Experts in Coins & Medals

KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 17.06 g, 6 h), Alexandreia Troas, 297/6-282/1. Diademed head of the deified Alexander the Great to right, with horn of Ammon over his ear. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated to left on throne, leaning her left elbow on her shield and holding Nike, crowning the king’s name, in her right hand; behind, transverse spear with point below left; in field to left, ram's head to left; in exergue, monogram of ΜΕΡΞ and Μ. Muller 128 (ascribed to Samothrace). Cf. Thompson 151 (as Alexandreia Troas for the ram's head, but without this monogram and letter). Bold, attractive and well-centered, with a pleasing portrait of Alexander. Some minor marks, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

INDIA, Kushan Empire. Vima Takto (Soter Megas), circa 80-100. Didrachm (Bronze, 20 mm, 8.50 g, 12 h), Bagram(?). Radiate and diademed bust of Vima Takto to right, holding scepter in right hand; behind, tamgha. Rev. CωTHP HEΓΑC BACIΛEV BACIΛEωN King on horseback right, holding axe in right hand; to lower right, tamgha. ANS Kushan 186-95. Senior B17.1vT (tetradrachm). Dark brown patina. Good very fine.