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THRACE. Kingdom of Thrace. Lysimachos, 323-281 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.96 gms), Kolophon Mint, ca. 299/8-297/6 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
Thompson-123; Pr-L23; HGC-3, 1749a. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and scepter; to left, forepart of lion left above crescent left; below throne, pentagram below strut. Copying the overall types of Alexander III (the Great) of Macedon, this series presents instead Lysimachos as king. Some scattered scuffs and light marks from circulation are noted, but the strike overall is solid and well centered.
Estimate: $200.00- $400.00
Thompson-123; Pr-L23; HGC-3, 1749a. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and scepter; to left, forepart of lion left above crescent left; below throne, pentagram below strut. Copying the overall types of Alexander III (the Great) of Macedon, this series presents instead Lysimachos as king. Some scattered scuffs and light marks from circulation are noted, but the strike overall is solid and well centered.
Estimate: $200.00- $400.00