Watch List notes:

Thrace, Lysimachus, 323-281 BC. Drachm; Thrace, Lysimachus, 323-281 BC; Ephesus, c. 294-287 BC, Drachm, 4.29g. Thompson-171. Obv: Diademed head of Alexander III with horn of Ammon r. Rx: BASI?EO[S] / ?YSIMAXo[Y] Athena seated l. holding Nike who crowns king's name, resting l. arm on shield with lion-s head boss, top and bottom of transverse spear visible behind her, bow and quiver in inner l. field. Ex CNG 58, 19 September 2001, lot 375. Formerly NGC AU, 5/5, 4/5.Rarely do we find a drachm as utterly beautiful as this. High-relief for issue. Beautifully toned. MS

Estimate: $1750