Thrace, Byzantion

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Description

Circa 150-120 BC. AR tetradrachm, 16.63 gr., 32 mm. In the name of Lysimachos.

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

Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY; Athena Nikephoros seated to the left, resting left arm on shield, transverse spear in background, holding Nike in outstretched right hand; below Nike: monogram, on throne: BY,  below: filleted trident.

Ref: Marinescu issue 139; Müller 219.
Good very fine.