Ancient Coins: GREEK SILVER: Thracian Kings, Lysimachos, 305-281 B.C.

AR Tetradrachm, 16.90g. 26.5 mm.  Lampsakos mint, c.297-281 B.C. Deified head of Alexander the Great to right wearing diadem and horn of Ammon. Rev. Athena seated to left holding scepter and wreath-bearing nike on outstretched hand; eight- pointed star on throne; torch in field to left.    Thompson 43.  SNG Oxford 3722.   Fine style and lightly toned.

Provenance/Pedgiree:
Ex: EJW LTD, inventory # 40806, private sale, Nov. 7, 2003.

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