KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR


KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31mm, 17.07 g, 12h). Pergamon mint. Struck 287/6-282 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon; K below neck / Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; Φ to outer left, cult image to inner left, crescent in exergue. Arnold-Biucchi, Pergamene 67–9 corr. (obv. die 12; erroneously marked as O11 and no. 63 on the plates); Thompson 226; Müller 292; HGC 3, 1750m. Lightly toned, with golden iridescence and underlying luster, some scratches. Good VF.

From Bashan's Tangible Asset Collection. Ex Sayles & Lavender inventory 12214 (ND).


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