Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF THRACE, Lysimachos: Tetradrachm, struck at Amphipolis, c. 288-281

Obverse: head of the deified Alexander right, wearing horn of Ammon and royal diadem

Reverse: βασιλεωσ λυσιμαχου: Athena enthroned left, holding wreath-bearing Nike on outstretched palm, and leaning with left elbow on shield behind, spear resting beyond; monogram to inner left [ωνυ] and outer right [ηδτρ]

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.36g/11h

References: Thompson 201; Boston 829 var. [monograms]; Ashmolean 3750 var. [same]

Condition: Good very fine, beautifully toned; a few peripheral scratches on the reverse £700-£900

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Prof. E.L. Jonas Collection, Glendining Auction, 18 January 1949, lot 128