THRACE: Lysimachos, 323-281 BC, GOLD stater (8.42g)

THRACE: Lysimachos, 323-281 BC, AV stater (8.42g). Müller —. 
Head of deified Alexander right, wearing horn of Ammon / 
Athena Nikephoros seated left; monogram before, struck in high 
relief from a beautiful die with superb portrait style, 
brilliant original luster, Almost Unc to Unc., R. 
Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. 

Lysimachus was a Macedonian officer and "successor" 
(diadochus) of Alexander the Great and later king 
(306 BC) in Thrace and Asia Minor. During Alexander's Persian 
campaigns he was one of his immediate bodyguard and 
distinguished himself in India. After Alexander’s death (323 
BC) he was appointed to the government of Thrace and the 
Chersonese. 

Our item number 64240

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