THRACE. Byzantion. AR Tetradrachm (16.58 gms), ca. 150-110 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Edge Bend.HGC-3.2, 1402-3. In the name and types of Lysimachos. Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon; Reverse: Athena seated left on throne, holding crowning Nike and resting elbow upon shield; spear behind; monogram to inner left, BY on throne; in exergue, filleted trident left. Some scattered marks on the obverse and reverse, along with the noted minor bending to the edge, though deeply toned and fairly well centered.
