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Nomos 9

21 October 2014
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 3500 CHF
Hammer Price:  2800 CHF
Lot 66

KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, 305-281 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29 mm, 16.97 g, 5 h), Pergamum, 287/6-282. Diademed head of Alexander III to right, ram’s horn over his ear; below neck, Κ. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated left on throne, resting her left elbow on her shield and holding Nike in her outstretched right hand; in outer left field, Ν; in inner left, cult image; in the exergue, crescent to left. Arnold-Biucchi 63 -65. Thompson 225. Rare. A lovely example of fine style struck on a broad flan. Toned and most attractive. About extremely fine.

From the Höher collection.

This obverse is one of the finest of all those produced by Lysimachos; it has an elegance and strength that is quite exceptional.

Online bidding closes: 21 Oct 2014, 00:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 19 Mar 2024, 05:47:33 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:2800 CHF

Pre-Bidding closes on 21 Oktober 2014 at 0:00 CEST. Live bidding starts at 14:00 CET and is EXCLUSIVELY available on biddr. Separate registration is required.

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