Description
Thrace. Kings of Thrace. Lysimachos. Pella. AU Stater, ca. 286-282 BC, 8.53 gr., 18 mm.
Obv: diademed head of the deified Alexander, with horns of Ammon, to the right //
Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣΛYΣIMAXOY; Athena Nikephoros seated to the left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; monogram to inner left, C-like symbol on throne, in exergue: K.
Ref: Thompson 241; Müller –; SNG Lockett 1247 var. (letter on throne); Jameson 2464 var. (same); Naville IV, lot 521 (same dies); Triton XVIII, lot 426 (same dies).
Light marks. Near extremely fine.
Provenance Details
Ex Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl Collection (Leu Numismatik AG 8, 23 October 2021), lot 41, purchased from Bank Leu, 15 May 1973;
Ex Hess-Leu 45 (12 May 1970), lot 110;
Ex Hess-Leu 28 (5 May 1965), lot 132;
Ex Collection of a Foreign Amateur (Glendining, 13 December 1963), lot 242;
Ex Ars Classica XIII (27 June 1928), lot 1261.