Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 2562 SESSION 12 (9.30AM THURSDAY 1ST AUG) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $2,500
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THRACE, Kingdom of, Lysimachos, (323-281 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.05 g), probably Abydos mint, issued from 282/1-250 B.C., obv. head of Alexander to right, with diadem and horn of Ammon, rev. Athena enthroned to left, supporting Nike, shield at side with Medusa head in centre, eagle to left in inner left, to right **BASILEWS* to left **LUSIMACOU*, (cf.S.6814, Seyrig, [ANS Centennial] Parion, pl. XLII, B, Boston MFA 839, M.342, Thompson -). Attractively toned, good very fine - nearly extremely fine and rare.
Ex Downie's with ticket. Previously The Nelson Bunker Hunt Collection, Sothebys, June 21 & 22 1990, Sale 6044, lot 337.
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Estimate $2,500
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