Ancient Coins: GREEK SILVER: Thracian Kings, Lysimachos, 305-281 B.C.

AR Tetradrachm, 17.22g. 30mm. Amphipolis mint, c. 288-281 B.C. Deified head of Alexander the Great to right wearing diadem and horn of Ammon. Rev. Athena seated to left holding scepter and wreath-bearing nike on outstretched hand; monograms in field to left and right.   Thompson 201.  Fine style portrait with excellent centering; lightly toned.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Hirsch, Munich, Auction 9, 1988, lot 175.

Back to Main Themes page |  Back to Greek Hellenistic Rulers |  Back to GREEK SILVER