Kings of Thrace, Lysimachus 323 – 281 and posthumous issues
Tetradrachm, Lampsacus circa 297-281, AR 31 mm, 17.05 g. Diademed head of deified Alexander r., with the horn of Ammon. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ΛYΣIMAXOY Athena enthroned l., holding Nike and spear in r. hand and resting l. elbow on shield decorated with lion's head; in outer field l., herm and in inner l. field, monogram. Müller 90. Thompson, Essays Robinson 58.
Light iridescent tone. Insignificant edge nick at nine o'clock on obverse and
almost invisible marks on reverse, otherwise about extremely fine
From the collection of a Mentor.