Lot 2
Kingdom of Thrace, Lysimachos (306-281 BC) AR Tetradrachm, mint of Magnesia ad Meandrum, c. 297‑281 BC, 16.93g. Head of the

Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Medallions | 111
Auction: 5 July 2023 at 09:50 BST
£1,440
Description
Kingdom of Thrace, Lysimachos (306-281 BC) AR Tetradrachm, mint of Magnesia ad Meandrum, c. 297‑281 BC, 16.93g. Head of the deified Alexander the Great facing right, wearing the horn of Ammon. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ – ΛΥΣΙΜΑXΟΥ, Athena enthroned left, holding Nike, shield decorated with Medusa’s head resting against base of throne, meander pattern in exergue. (Thompson 111; Muller ‑). Good Very Fine. Attractive tone. Ex. CNG Electronic Auction 393 (15/03/2017) lot #17; Ex. Dr. Lawrence D. Sporty Collection; Ex. CNG Inventory 848501 (June 2009).

