Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2020 Auction 5-6 Aug 2020
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THRACE. Kingdom of Thrace. Lysimachos, 323-281 B.C. AV Stater (8.55 gms), Alexandria Troas Mint, ca. 297/6-282/1 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Fine Style.
Thompson-142; HGC-3.2, 1743e. Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon; Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena seated left on throne, holding crowning Nike and resting elbow upon shield; spear behind; M to inner left, monogram on throne. A charming example, offering a great strike and little evidence of handling, along with some pleasing brilliance remaining.
Estimate: $4000.00- $6000.00
Thompson-142; HGC-3.2, 1743e. Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon; Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena seated left on throne, holding crowning Nike and resting elbow upon shield; spear behind; M to inner left, monogram on throne. A charming example, offering a great strike and little evidence of handling, along with some pleasing brilliance remaining.
Estimate: $4000.00- $6000.00