371.  Lysimachos.  323-281 BC. AR  Tetradrachm (17.02 gm).  Lampsakos mint.
Struck  circa 297-281  BC.  Head of  the deified  Alexander right  / Athena
seated left,  holding Nike in her extended right  hand, left arm leaning on
her shield;  torch to inner left, star on  throne. Thompson 43; Müller 381.
Good  VF,  faint  graffiti  above Athena’s  arm.  Fine  style, high  relief
portrait. ($750)

An interesting reverse die with Athena seated in midair, the engraver
having forgotten to engrave the throne.


CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 371.
 
 Lot sold for $775.


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