Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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THRACE. Kingdom of Thrace. Lysimachos, 323-281 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.19 gms), Amphipolis Mint, ca. 288/7-282/1 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Die Shift.
HGC-3.2, 1750l; Thompson-198. Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon; Reverse: Athena seated left on throne, holding crowning Nike; kerykeion with handle to inner left, monogram to outer right. A lovely example of an alluring issue, this specimen has a bold strike and a hint of luster remaining. Golden highlights are present throughout, and a noted die shift on the reverse gives Athena an interesting doubled appearance.
Estimate: $700 - $1000
HGC-3.2, 1750l; Thompson-198. Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon; Reverse: Athena seated left on throne, holding crowning Nike; kerykeion with handle to inner left, monogram to outer right. A lovely example of an alluring issue, this specimen has a bold strike and a hint of luster remaining. Golden highlights are present throughout, and a noted die shift on the reverse gives Athena an interesting doubled appearance.
Estimate: $700 - $1000