Lot 59
KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 16.48 g, 1h). Ainos mint. Struck circa 283/2–281 BC. Near EF.
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Extremely Rare Ainos Mint Issue
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$750
Est.
$1,000
Bids: 5
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KINGS of THRACE, Macedonian. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 16.48 g, 1h). Ainos mint. Struck circa 283/2–281 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; cult image on throne to inner left; in exergue, head of goat left. Thompson –; Müller 117; HGC 3, 1750r. Traces of find patina, a bit overcleaned, some porosity and marks, a couple chips at edge on obverse, die shift on reverse. Near EF. Extremely rare, only one in CoinArchives, one in the ANS photofile.

Ex Cayón Online Auction 80 (22 February 2022), lot 30054.


Closing Date and Time: 16 August 2023 at 10:19:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.