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KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 16.85 g, 3h). Uncertain mint in Thrace (Kabyle?). Struck under Skostokos, circa 285-281 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; herm to inner left, ΣKOΣTOKO[Y] in exergue. Fischer-Bossert, Lysimacheier 5 (V1/R5); Youroukova 103 (same obv. die); HGC 3, 1471. Toned, minor die wear and small flan flaw on obverse, area of weak strike on reverse. VF.
Ex Gorny & Mosch 232 (5 October 2015), lot 107.
While previous scholars viewed Skostokos as a dynast who took control of parts of Thrace following Lysimachos' death, Fischer-Bossert's die study demonstrates that Skostokos was most likely a local ruler in the vicinity of Kybele, under Lysimachos, who was permitted to strike these coins near the end of Lysimachos' reign.
Ex Gorny & Mosch 232 (5 October 2015), lot 107.
While previous scholars viewed Skostokos as a dynast who took control of parts of Thrace following Lysimachos' death, Fischer-Bossert's die study demonstrates that Skostokos was most likely a local ruler in the vicinity of Kybele, under Lysimachos, who was permitted to strike these coins near the end of Lysimachos' reign.