Lysimachos Tets

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There is no such thing as Thompson 190.1. Thompson doesn’t have decimal points. The .1 is a wildwinds invention indicating I assume that it’s the first specimen of Thompson 190 that is illustrated there.

Barry Murphy

 

Another beauty:
Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.3 gm, 32mm, 12h). Abdera mint. Struck 297/6-282/1 BC. Obv: Diademed head of the deified Alexander III of magnificent style and detail. Rev: Athena Nikephoros seated left; head of griffin left to outer left, monogram to inner left. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to r., ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ to l. Thompson 70; Müller 126.

 

Got it Barry, thanks

 

Wonderful coins all!

 

Lysimachus tets are probably my favorite Hellenistic coin type, especially the ones in exceptional style. A high-grade, fine style type is high on my want list, but it seems like every time I bid, my maximum is doubled or tripled, and every time I pass, the coin sells for less than what I would have paid!

Two did briefly pass through my hands, then right back out again all in the name of making a dime (which is a good approximation of my profit on this lot!)

 

There are many handsome Lysimachus Tets in this thread ! I think I posted this example I sold at the Heritage auction on January 16-17, 2018 before, but here it is again. The artwork on these coins is a joy to behold . Heritage used my coin on their catalog cover .

 

Holy Moly!!!

 

Hi to all. My first post. I`m a new member here, just joined the forum today.
Lovely coins here!

Congratulations with your tet, non_cents
Ironically I`m in the same situation as you. Like you I got my first Lysimachos today, and, like yours, mine is from an uncertain mint.. ( ok..I don`t have it yet, but it`s in the mail. Hope that counts as well. )

Love the Lysimachos tet. Love the Ancients.
I began collecting last year and I just can`t seem to stop. Help!

Here`s mine:




Does anyone dare to take a guess as to where it might have been struck? I`m just as happy with the coin without an attribution, but it`s always nice to have an idea...

 

Not in Müller. Must be scarce.

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That's a stunner. Its difficult to find one with fine style, great surfaces and pretty toning, like yours. I ran across this one and liked the style and won it today. I would upgrade if I found an example like yours.

Kingdom of Thrace, Lysimachus, 323 – 281 Tetradrachm, Lampsacus circa 297-281, AR 33 mm, 17.04 g. Diademed head of deified Alexander r., with the horn of Ammon. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ΛYΣIMAXOY Athena enthroned l., holding Nike and spear in r. hand and resting l. elbow on shield decorated with medusa; in outer l. field, herm and in inner l. field, monogram. Thompson 50. SNG France 2553.
A superb portrait of fine style struck in high relief. Light tone and about extremely fine

Ex Auctiones VII, 1977, 109.

 

For stunning coins read "the great transformation" and the coins themselves are on Andrew Meadow's academia page too!

 

So you just bought this marvelous specimen and are immediately thinking about upgrading it. Did I get it right?

 

Haha not thinking of upgrading anytime soon. But if I ran across one like @AncientJoe has, I'd try to upgrade.

 

Amazing coins in this thread. I enjoy collecting tets of Alexander and the Diadochi. Here's another one without a definite attribution, possibly unique with this monogram.


Lysimachus (305-281 BC) struck 287/6-281/0. AR tetradrachm (30mm, 17.17 gm, 11h). Thrace, Lysimachia.
O: Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, with horn of Ammon
R: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑXΟ[Υ]; (King Lysimachus), Athena seated left, Nike in right hand crowning name, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; YE monogram in exergue.

- From the Medicus Collection, Ex CGB.fr MONNAIES 9 lot 33, MONNAIES 19 lot 44 2004, MONNAIES 34 lot 102 2008, Ex Gorny and Mosch, Auction 42 (10 October 1988) lot 138. Formerly known as NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. - Müller 41?, Gülnar II 2696? (A. Davesne & G. Le Rider. Le trésor de Meydancikkale. 2 Vols. Paris. 1989.)

 

Do you think this AE (size of a dime) is for both Alexander III and/or Lysimachos? It seems to have the Hercules lion head, but I can't find another type like this...

 

LYSIMACHUS KING OF THRACIA
AE 20
OBVERSE: Helmeted head of Athena right
REVERSE: BASILEWS LUSIMACOU, above and beneath lion running right, small caduceus, spearhead below
Struck at Uncertain mint, Thrace 305-281 BC
6.1g, 20mm
SNG Cop1149-51

 

Many thanks, Bing!

 

Glad I could help, but yours may be somewhat different from the one in my collection. However, the basics will be the same and can give you a starting point.