Thrace. Lysimachos (323-281 BC). Tetradrachm Lampsakos 305–281 BC

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Estimate  € 800 - € 900
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€338
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€25
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Silver tetradrachm of Lysimachos, struck at Lampsakos in 305–281 BC, depicting the deified Alexander III with an Ammon horn and Athena Nikephoros enthroned.

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Lysimachos (305–281 BCE) Tetradrachm

Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander III to the right, with the horn of Ammon.
Reverse: BASILEOS LYSIMAKOY, Athena Nikephoros seated to the left, Nike holding in her right hand, her left arm resting on a shield; in the background a horizontally oriented spear, monogram in the left field, and a crescent moon directed to the left in the field.
Minting period: 305–281 BCE
Denomination: Tetradrachm
Metal: Silver
Diameter: 30.9 mm
Weight: 16.43 g
Mint: Lampsakos
Condition: good to very fine
Catalogue numbers: Thompson 49; Müller 399; HGC 3, 1750b; SNG BN 2548–2549

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Lysimachos (305–281 BCE) Tetradrachm

Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander III to the right, with the horn of Ammon.
Reverse: BASILEOS LYSIMAKOY, Athena Nikephoros seated to the left, Nike holding in her right hand, her left arm resting on a shield; in the background a horizontally oriented spear, monogram in the left field, and a crescent moon directed to the left in the field.
Minting period: 305–281 BCE
Denomination: Tetradrachm
Metal: Silver
Diameter: 30.9 mm
Weight: 16.43 g
Mint: Lampsakos
Condition: good to very fine
Catalogue numbers: Thompson 49; Müller 399; HGC 3, 1750b; SNG BN 2548–2549

Shipping is insured. If you have any questions, I’m happy to help.
This item is subject to differential taxation under § 25a UStG. VAT is not shown separately.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Thrace
Year/period and variation
Lampsakos 305–281 BC
Ruler
Lysimachos (323-281 BC)
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
16.43 g
Number of objects
1
Theme
Lampsakos 305–281 BC
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Objects sold
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