Experts in Coins & Medals

KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 30 mm, 17.07 g, 12 h), Lampsakos, circa 297/6-282/1. Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right with horn of Ammon over his ear. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated to left, leaning her left elbow on her shield and holding Nike, crowning the king's name, in her right hand; behind, transverse spear; in inner left field, monogram of ΜΥΤ over star. Müller -. Thompson 61. Toned, well-centered and of very fine style. Minor marks, otherwise, good very fine.

SASANIAN KINGS. Khosrau II, 591-628. Drachm (Silver, 31.5 mm, 4.13 g, 3 h), LYW (Rev-Ardashir), regnal year 29 = 619/20. Bust of Khusrau II to right, wearing merlon crown ornamented with star above crescent and wings. Rev. Fire altar with ribbons flanked by two attendants; in upper left field, star; in upper right field, crescent. Göbl Type II/3. Sunrise -. Toned. Extremely fine.