ANCIENT COINS, Greek, Kingdom of Thrace, Lysimachos (323-281 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Pergamon, lifetime issue, struck c.287/6-282 BC, diademed head of Alexander the Great facing right, wearing horn of Ammon, K below, rev BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY, Athena enthroned left, holding Nike and resting her left elbow on a shield at her side, behind her rests a spear, cult image on left, crescent in exergue, 17.18g, 12h (Thompson 228). Excellent style, toned, almost extremely fine.
purchased from Spink, May 2004
Estimate: £1000-1200