The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF THRACE, Lysimachos (306-281): Tetradrachm, Smyrna, c. 287-281

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; φ to outer left, turreted head of Tyche by Athena’s knee

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 17.23g/11h

References: Thompson 237; Armenak 928

Condition: Extremely fine, excellent fabric; the mint scarce under Lysimachos £3,000-£3,600

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

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Nomos Auction 15, Zurich, 22 October 2017, lot 49 [from Tradart pre-2010]