Auction VI Session 2: Ancient Coins

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A Magnificent Drachm of Lysimachos

593. Kings of Thrace. Lysimachos AR Drachm. Ephesos, circa 294-287 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on rim of shield, transverse spear in background, E-Φ with bee between to inner left; BAΣIΛEΩΣ to right, ΛYΣIMAXOY to left. Thompson 168; Müller 421. 4.33g, 19mm, 12h. Fleur De Coin.

5,000

A specimen of remarkable quality and style possessing radiant golden tones around the obverse portrait, and deep violet hues on the reverse. This high relief coin easily ranks among the finest known drachms of Lysimachos.

594. Kings of Thrace. Lysimachos AR Tetradrachm. Ephesos, circa 294-287 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, resting arm on shield, transverse spear behind; bee to left, monogram in exergue. Thompson 166. 17.26g, 29mm, 12h. About Very Fine.

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595. Kings of Thrace. Lysimachos AR Tetradrachm. Kallatis, circa 258-262 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, resting arm on shield, transverse spear behind; monogram to left, KAL on throne, ornamented trident in exergue. Müller -, cf. 258. 16.77g, 32mm, 12h. Near Extremely Fine. Very Rare.

300

596. Kings of Thrace. Lysimachos AR Tetradrachm. Byzantion, circa 88-86 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, resting arm on shield, transverse spear behind; monogram to left, BY on throne, ornamented trident in exergue. Müller -, De Callataÿ -. 16.66g, 30mm, 12h. Near Extremely Fine. Unpublished in the standard references.

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