KINGS OF THRACE
Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29 mm, 16.81 g, 12 h), Abydos (?), circa 270s. Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right, with horn of Ammon over his ear. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated to left on throne, leaning her left elbow on her shield and holding Nike, crowning the king's name, in her right; behind, transverse spear with point below; in the inner left field, eagle standing to right. BMFA 839. Müller 342. H. Seyrig, Parion au 3e siècle avant notre ère, ANS Centennial Publication (1958), pl. XLII, B. Thompson -. With an emotive head of Alexander and an interesting symbol. About extremely fine.