Experts in Coins & Medals

KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 4.29 g, 1 h), Magnesia, circa 286-281. Diademed head of the deified Alexander the Great to right, with horn of Ammon over his ear. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena Nikephoros seated to left on kippos, holding, on her outstretched right hand, Nike standing left to crown the royal name, and resting her left arm on a grounded shield with a lion's head at its center; transverse spear behind; on the throne, palmette (?); in the inner left field, monogram of ΠΑΡ; in the outer left field, trident head upwards. Müller 330. Thompson 118. With a startlingly realistic or, rather, humanistic, 'portrait' of of the divine Alexander. Minor marks and scrapes. Nearly extremely fine.

KINGS OF PAEONIA. Patraos, circa 335-315 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 12.95 g, 11 h), Astibos or Damastion. Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rev. ΠΑΤΡΑΟΥ Paeonian horseman, wearing crested helmet and full armor, galloping to right and spearing fallen warrior; below horse's tail, kantharos. HGC 3.1, 148. Paeonian Hoard 184–90 (same dies). Peykov E2170. Attractively toned with hints of irisdescence. Unobtrusive flan fault on reverse at 9-10h, otherwise, good very fine.