Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2023 Global Showcase Auction 14-21 Aug 2023
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THRACE. Kingdom of Thrace. Lysimachos, 323-281 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.12 gms), Uncertain Mint. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Die Shift.
HGC-3.2, 1750 (for type); Thompson-Unlisted; Muller-315. Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon; A below neck; Reverse: Athena seated left on throne, with arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background, and holding crowning Nike; to inner left, ΘE monogram above monogram-in-circle. A RARE and interesting type, though this example exhibits a minor die shift on the obverse, sports an exceptionally well centered reverse and pleasing toning.
Estimate: $1500 - $3000
HGC-3.2, 1750 (for type); Thompson-Unlisted; Muller-315. Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon; A below neck; Reverse: Athena seated left on throne, with arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background, and holding crowning Nike; to inner left, ΘE monogram above monogram-in-circle. A RARE and interesting type, though this example exhibits a minor die shift on the obverse, sports an exceptionally well centered reverse and pleasing toning.
Estimate: $1500 - $3000