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Collector's Choice May 2020 Auction 13 May 2020
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THRACE. Kingdom of Thrace. Lysimachos, 323-281 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.00 gms), Sardes Mint, ca. 299/8-297/6 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
cf. Thompson-80. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and scepter; uncertain controls in left field; below throne, monogram below strut. A fairly RARE issue, this piece exhibits uncertain controls in the left field, but it nevertheless seldom seen with the former 'Alexander-style' types for this mint.
Estimate: $300.00- $500.00
cf. Thompson-80. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and scepter; uncertain controls in left field; below throne, monogram below strut. A fairly RARE issue, this piece exhibits uncertain controls in the left field, but it nevertheless seldom seen with the former 'Alexander-style' types for this mint.
Estimate: $300.00- $500.00