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KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 30 mm, 16.66 g, 1 h), Pergamon, circa 287/286-282. Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right with horn of Ammon over his ear; below neck, K. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated left, holding Nike, crowning the king's name, in her right hand and leaning with her left arm on shield decorated with lion's head; behind, transverse spear; in outer left field, herm to left; in inner left field, archaic xoanon; in exergue, monogram. Müller 294 var. (crescent not herm). Thompson 220 var. (crescent not herm). Beautifully toned and of exceptionally fine style, a splendid piece. Very light marks, otherwise, extremely fine.
From the Argyros Collection, ex Numismatica Ars Classica 100, 29 May 2017, 128.
The unusual addition of a K below the head of Alexander probably is the signature of an artist who was justly proud of his work.
From the Argyros Collection, ex Numismatica Ars Classica 100, 29 May 2017, 128.
The unusual addition of a K below the head of Alexander probably is the signature of an artist who was justly proud of his work.