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Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF THRACE, Lysimachos (323-281): Stater, uncertain mint in Asia...
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Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF THRACE, Lysimachos (323-281): Stater, uncertain mint in Asia Minor Obverse: head of the deified Alexander right, wearing horn of Ammon and royal diadem Reverse: βασιλεωσ λυσιμαχου: Athena enthroned left, holding wreath-bearing Nike in outstretched palm, leaning with left elbow on shield behind, spear resting beyond; monogram [μτω] in field Metal: gold; Attic weight standard; 8.63g/12h References: Thompson –; BM 1927,0506.1, same dies; Ashmolean – Condition: Light rubbing on Alexander’s cheek, otherwise almost extremely fine, of excellent style and with pretty reddish toning; a rare coin with a particularly distinguished pedigree £2,000-£2,600 --- Provenance: Comte Du Chastel Collection Rollin & Feuardent Auction, Paris, 27 May 1889, lot 45 H. Montagu Collection Sotheby Auction, 23 March 1896, lot 293 W.L. Gantz Collection Glendining Auction, 27 May 1941, lot 164 Bt Baldwin, April 1947
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Greek Coinages, KINGDOM OF THRACE, Lysimachos (323-281): Stater, uncertain mint in Asia Minor Obverse: head of the deified Alexander right, wearing horn of Ammon and royal diadem Reverse: βασιλεωσ λυσιμαχου: Athena enthroned left, holding wreath-bearing Nike in outstretched palm, leaning with left elbow on shield behind, spear resting beyond; monogram [μτω] in field Metal: gold; Attic weight standard; 8.63g/12h References: Thompson –; BM 1927,0506.1, same dies; Ashmolean – Condition: Light rubbing on Alexander’s cheek, otherwise almost extremely fine, of excellent style and with pretty reddish toning; a rare coin with a particularly distinguished pedigree £2,000-£2,600 --- Provenance: Comte Du Chastel Collection Rollin & Feuardent Auction, Paris, 27 May 1889, lot 45 H. Montagu Collection Sotheby Auction, 23 March 1896, lot 293 W.L. Gantz Collection Glendining Auction, 27 May 1941, lot 164 Bt Baldwin, April 1947
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