THRACE. Kingdom of Thrace. Lysimachos, 323-281 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.73 gms), Uncertain mint, possibly Abydos. NGC AU★, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. cf. HGC-3.2, 1750c; Thompson-Unlisted; Muller-342; Boston MFA-839. 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; to inner left, eagle standing right. Incredibly well centered on an attractively toned flan of good metal, this barely-handled specimen offers hints of brilliance in the protected areas and sharp, distinct boldness to the devices. A minor flan crack is noted on the reverse from above Athenas head to her arm, but it does not interfere with the eye appeal presented here. Fully deserving of its star designation and clearly off fine style despite not being noted on the holder as such. <strong>RARE</strong> symbol.
