Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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THRACE. The Danubian District. Istros. AV Stater (8.68 gms), ca. 200-150 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-3.2, 1798 (this coin illustrated); SNG Stancomb-204. Struck 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, IΣ on throne; in exergue, ornate trident left. A great example of this type channeling the design of the Thracian king Lysimachos, with tremendous brilliance shimmering throughout and a particularly bold reverse strike.
Ex: Group SGF
Estimate: $2000 - $3000
HGC-3.2, 1798 (this coin illustrated); SNG Stancomb-204. Struck 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, IΣ on throne; in exergue, ornate trident left. A great example of this type channeling the design of the Thracian king Lysimachos, with tremendous brilliance shimmering throughout and a particularly bold reverse strike.
Ex: Group SGF
Estimate: $2000 - $3000