THRACE. Byzantion. AV Stater (8.58 gms), ca. 270-260 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-3.2, 1373 var. (no control marks); Thompson-241 (Pella). In the name and types of Lysimachos. Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon; Reverse: Athena seated left on throne, holding crowning Nike; monogram to inner left, I on throne; K in exergue. A nice and fairly SCARCE gold issue from Byzantion, with good details and a strong strike, along with some underlying luster remaining.
From a New York Collection.
Estimate: $3000 - $4500