Thrace, Lysimachus. Tetradrachm; Thrace, Lysimachus; Perinthus, c. 283/2 BC, Tetradrachm, 16.94g. Thompson-256 var. (monograms), Müller-136 var. (monograms). Obv: Diademed head of Alexander the Great r., wearing horn of Ammon. Rx: BASI?EOS - ?YSIMAXOY Athena enthroned l., resting l. arm on shield and holding Nike who crowns king's name; transverse spear behind her visible before her legs and to r. of her head; joined foreparts of two horses in inner l. field, two monograms in exergueThis is an extremely bold, very detailed image of Alexander. Nicely toned. MS
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