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Lot 60: Thracian Kingdom. Lysimachos. As King, 306-281 B.C. AR tetradrachm. Lampsakos, 297/6-282/1 B.C.

AUCTION:  Triskeles - Auction 21 (Auction 326)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $305
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Description

Thracian Kingdom. Lysimachos. As King, 306-281 B.C. AR tetradrachm (27 mm, 16.65 g, 12 h). Lampsakos, 297/6-282/1 B.C. Diademed head of deified Alexander the Great right, with horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena seated left, holding Nike, resting elbow on shield set behind her, spear over far shoulder; in inner left field, torch; on side of throne, crescent. Thompson 43. Toned, a few cleaning marks in field of reverse. Very fine.

From the Expatriate Collection. Ex Gitbud & Naumann 29 (1 March 2015), 69.

The Expatriate Collection

Expatriate comes from the Latin roots ex-, ""away from,"" and patria, ""one's native country."" The Expatriate Collection was formed by an American who has lived abroad for nearly fourteen years in Japan, Europe, Canada, and the Middle East. His collection was formed almost exclusively while living outside the United States.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
  • Lot #: 60
  • Listing #: 228841
  • Closed: Friday, September 29, 2017 4:19:40 PM CT
  • Estimate: $300
  • Collection: The Expatriate Collection