ANCIENT COINS Greek, Kingdom of Thrace, Lysimachos (323-281 BC), Gold Stater, mint of Pella, struck 286/5 - 282/1 BC, head of Alexander the Great facing right, wearing a diadem and the horn of Ammon, rev BA Σ I Λ E ΩΣ Λ Y Σ IMAXOY, Athena, helmeted, enthroned left, holding Nike in her outstretched right hand and resting her left elbow on a shield at her side, behind her rests a spear, monograms on left and below throne, 8.56g, 5h (Thompson 240; SNG Berry 422 (incorrectly described)). Ex-mount and polished, otherwise nearly very fine. £300-400
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