Kings of Thrace, Lysimachos AR Drachm. In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. 'Kolophon', circa 301-297 BC. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress / Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre; [A]ΛEΞANΔΡOY to right, forepart of lion to left above crescent in left field, pentagram below throne. Price 1842; Thompson 120; SNG Copenhagen 909. 4.08g, 18mm, 11h.
Extremely Fine; subtle, old cabinet tone, a highly attractive example of a desirable type and among the very finest to come to auction in the past two decades.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.