Freeman & Sear - Gemini I, Session 1 Lot: 119

KINGDOM OF THRACE: Scostocus. 277/6-260 BC. AR tetradrachm (16.53 g).

Diademed head of deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon 
[B]ASILEWS LUSIMACOU SKOSTOKOU, Athena enthroned left, 
holding Nike on extended right hand and resting elbow on 
shield propped against throne, transverse spear in 
background, cult figure in inner left field. 

Jurukova, Coins of the Ancient Thracians, BARSS 4, 103. 
Jurukova, Coins of the Thracian Tribes and Dynasts (in 
Bulgarian), 108 (same dies). SNG Copenhagen 1171. 
Rare. 

Estimated Value: $ 2,500 

Sold for $1,800 USD [ approx 1368 EUR, 954 GBP ]

Gemini I Auction Closed Jan 11-12, 2005. 

Re-used by permission of Freeman & Sear $
(www.freemanandsear.com) and Harlan J Berk 
(www.harlanjberk.com).