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Lysimachus, Tetradrachm @ Nelson Hunt Collection

Article n° 101786

Characteristics

Authority Lysimachus
Reign dates 306-281 BC
Type Tetradrachm
Year Ca. 305-281 BC
Description Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, with horns of Ammon / Athena seated left, holding Nike with wreath, and resting arm on shield.
Weight 16,83g.
Diameter Ø 29mm
Metal Silver
Grade Extremely fine
Reference M. Thompson, The Armenak Hoard (IGCH 1423), in ANSMN 31, 954 (same obverse die)
Provenance Nelson Bunker Hunt, Sotheby's (21-22 June 1990), 335.
Note Struck in high relief and perfectly centred with a wonderful old cabinet tone. Very rare.
CHF 5,900
Tax included

Lysimachus, Tetradrachm @ Nelson Hunt Collection

Article n° 101786

Characteristics

Authority Lysimachus
Reign dates 306-281 BC
Type Tetradrachm
Year Ca. 305-281 BC
Description Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, with horns of Ammon / Athena seated left, holding Nike with wreath, and resting arm on shield.
Weight 16,83g.
Diameter Ø 29mm
Metal Silver
Grade Extremely fine
Reference M. Thompson, The Armenak Hoard (IGCH 1423), in ANSMN 31, 954 (same obverse die)
Provenance Nelson Bunker Hunt, Sotheby's (21-22 June 1990), 335.
Note Struck in high relief and perfectly centred with a wonderful old cabinet tone. Very rare.
CHF 5,900
Tax included

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