Lot 52: Thracian Kingdom. Lysimachos. As King, 306-281 B.C. AR tetradrachm. Uncertain mint.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 14 (Auction 315)

Description

Thracian Kingdom. Lysimachos. As King, 306-281 B.C. AR tetradrachm (33 mm, 16.42 g, 12 h). Uncertain mint. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / BAΣILEΩS ΛYΣIMAXOY, Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, spear diagonally in background; monogram above arm. Thompson -; Meydancikkale -; Mektepini -. Reverse slightly porous. Very fine.

An unusual placement of the monogram on the reverse, normally appearing between the arm and knee.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 52
Listing #: 199709
Closed: Thursday, April 23, 2015 5:25:30 PM CT
Estimate: $300

Sold Winning Bid: $275
12 Bid(s)

Description

An unusual placement of the monogram on the reverse, normally appearing between the arm and knee.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 52
Listing #: 199709
Closed: Thursday, April 23, 2015 5:25:30 PM CT
Estimate: $300