THRACE. Kingdom of Thrace. Lysimachos, 323-281 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.06 gms), Lysimacheia Mint, ca. 297/6-282/1 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Fine Style. Scratch. HGC-3.2, 1750a; Thompson-12. Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon; Reverse: Athena seated left on throne, holding crowning Nike; monogram to inner left and outer right. Very bold and with a strong strike, this specimen has hints of electrified cobalt toning around the portrait, yielding increased charm despite the noted, and rather inconsequential, scratch. From a New York Collection.
