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Kingdom of Thrace, Lysimachos (306-281 BC) AR Tetradrachm, m...

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£2,500 - £2,600

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Kingdom of Thrace, Lysimachos (306-281 BC) AR Tetradrachm, mint of Lampsakos, c. 297-281 BC, 17.03g.

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Head of the deified Alexander the Great right, wearing the horn of Ammon. Rev. ???????? ? ??????X??, Athena enthroned left, holding Nike, shield decorated with Medusa?s head resting against base of throne, torch to K and crescent. (Thompson 59). Among the finest style portraits in the series. Pleasing cabinet tone. A couple of marks, otherwise Good Very Fine and struck on a large flan.

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+ Calendar 2025-03-12 10:00:00 2025-03-12 23:59:59 Europe/London Ancient, British & World Coins - Auction 120 This auction features an exceptional selection of ancient, British, and world coins. The ancient coin section includes standout pieces such as a tetradrachm of Lysimachos, a gold stater of Philip II, and a unique gold stater of Caratacus - his only known gold coin. The Roman series showcases a superb Caesar elephant denarius, a rare aureus of Antonia, and high-grade Late Roman solidi. Byzantine rarities include an impressive selection of silver issues. British hammered coin highlights include two Offa pennies, a Viking imitation, and an exceptional William I Two Star Type. The hammered gold selection features a superb noble of Edward III, an AU50 sovereign of Edward VI, and attractive half sovereigns. Milled coin highlights include a breathtaking 1681 Charles II two guineas (NGC MS63), an excessively rare 1674 crown, and high-grade George III Bank of England proof dollars. World coins bring an exciting selection, including a Zodiac Mohur of Jahangir, a rare French silver collection, and a standout Chinese Birds over Junk Dollar (NGC AU58). Islamic rarities include an AH 107 Umayyad Dinar and an Ottoman Zeri Mahbub from the Sultan Collection. Medals are equally remarkable, with a unique William of Orange coronation medal and an exceedingly rare silver Pasha Muhammad Ali medal. This auction presents a remarkable opportunity for collectors of all levels. Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's
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