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LOT 2622
Thrace, Byzantion AR Tetradrachm. Circa 210-195 BC.
In the name and types of Lysimachos, king of Thrace. Diademed head of the deified Alexander to right, with horn of Ammon / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena Nikephoros seated to left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; monogram of NK to inner left, BY on throne. Cf. Marinescu Issue 88, 203; cf. Mektepini 119. Very Fine. Numerous scratches on both sides. Rare.(16.72gr, 32mm, 12h.).
Provenance
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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