Thrace, Byzantion

6,000.00

1 in stock

SKU: 1797 Category: Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Description

Civic issue in the name and types of Lysimachos, circa 210-195 BC. AU stater, 8.53 gr., 19 mm.

Obv.: diademed head of the deified Alexander with the horns of Ammon to the right.

Rev.: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ; Athena Nikephoros seated to the left, elbow resting on shield, transverse spear in background; to inner left: KΦ monogram, below throne: BY, in exergue: ornate trident to the left.

Ref.: Marinescu-Issue 87, 198 (O75/R191); Müller-178; HGC 3.2-1379.

Rare variety. Extremely Fine.

 Acquired privately from a UK collection in September 2009.