=AndA= LYSIMACHOS Stunning AR tet CHOICE EF!
$1,154.00
May-08-01
Seller  truecoins

  Kings of Thrace, Lysimachos, 323-281 BC.

 Silver Tetradrachm

Obverse: Head of deified Alexander right.
Reverse: Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm leaning on decorated
shield; Lion's head before, monogram before knee, Greek legends.
Size: 17.08 grams, die axis=8.5, flan 5.2 mm thick, 31.5 mm in diameter.

References: Sear 6814-5-6 variety.

Condition: Choice EF,  Coin is much, much better than picture. This is a
high relief coin measuring 5.2mm thick on a 31.5 mm diameter flan. 
Compare this coin to similar types Triton I, lot
461, and Triton I, lot 462, where two EF's estimated at $750 sold for $990
+ 99 = $1089 and $980 + 98 = $1078; in Triton III, lot 419, an EF was
estimated at $1,000 and sold for $900 + 90 = $990; in Triton II, lot 356, a
superb EF was estimated at $2,000 and sold for $2,100 + 305 = $2,405; in
Triton II, lot 359, a choice EF was estimated at $2,500 and sold for $4,250
+ 637.50 = $4,887.50; this coin is significantly better than the EF's in
Triton I and Triton III. The reverse of the coin at auction is better than
both the superb EF and choice EF of Triton II. This coin seems to have
better surfaces than any of the Triton coins. The artistic style of the
obverse is exceptional, the forehead and brow being a refined version of
Triton II, lot 359. What distinguishes this coin is the extremely artistic
rendition on the reverse. Athena's helmet & plume, her face, the gown, the
lion's head, and Nike are all of a style much superior and more finely
engraved than any of the Triton examples. Some of the Triton examples are
out of proportion, poorly engraved and awkward. The fine style of Alexander
is second only to the Triton II, lot 359, but perhaps more realistic.