Kings of Thrace, Lysimachos AR Tetradrachm. Alexandria Troas, circa 297-282 BC. Diademd head of the deified Alexander right, wearing horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑXΟΥ, Athena enthroned left, holfing Nike in her outstretched right hand and resting left elbow on a shield to her side, behind which rests a spear; monogram Π in inner left field, thunderbolt in exergue. Meadows, 'The Earliest Coinage of Alexandria Troas, pg. 62, no. 18 (this coin). 17.13g, 28mm, 11h.
Extremely Fine. Highly lustrous and lightly toned metal. Extremely Rare, possibly unique.
Ex Jean Elsen & ses Fils S.A. Auction 124, 14 March 2015, lot 43;
Ex Giessener Münzhandlung 32, 12 November 1985, lot 50.