The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF THRACE, Lysimachos (323-281): Stater, uncertain mint in Asia Minor

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

Reverse: βασιλεωσ λυσιμαχου: Athena enthroned left, holding wreath-bearing Nike in outstretched palm, leaning with left elbow on shield behind, spear resting beyond; monogram [μτω] in field

Metal: gold; Attic weight standard; 8.63g/12h

References: Thompson –; BM 1927,0506.1, same dies; Ashmolean –

Condition: Light rubbing on Alexander’s cheek, otherwise almost extremely fine, of excellent style and with pretty reddish toning; a rare coin with a particularly distinguished pedigree £2,000-£2,600

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

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Collection

Comte Du Chastel Collection, Rollin & Feuardent Auction, Paris, 27 May 1889, lot 45
H. Montagu Collection, Sotheby Auction, 23 March 1896, lot 293
W.L. Gantz Collection, Glendining Auction, 27 May 1941, lot 164
Bt Baldwin, April 1947