Thracian Kingdom. Lysimachos. Silver Tetradrachm (17.04 g), as King, 306-281 BC. Pella(?), ca. 286/5-282 BC. Diademed head of deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon.
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAΧOY, Athena seated left, holding Nike and resting elbow on shield at side, spear leaning against far shoulder; in inner left field, ΛO monogram. Thompson -; Müller 249 (Kallatis). Nice compact style and struck in high relief.
Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP
While this variety is not included in Thompson, and Müller includes it under Kallatis, the style of the portrait has strong affinities to the coins from Pella in Macedonia.
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