Lysimachos, Silver Tetradrachm

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Kingdom of Thrace. Lysimachos (305-281 BC). Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Lysimachaea, c. 297-281 BC. Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander the Great facing right, wearing the horn of Ammon.…
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Description

Kingdom of Thrace.

Lysimachos (305-281 BC).

Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Lysimachaea, c. 297-281 BC.

Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander the Great facing right, wearing the horn of Ammon.
Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ – ΛΥΣΙΜΑXΟΥ, Athena enthroned left, holding Nike, shield decorated with Medusa’s head resting against base of throne, spear behind, monogram to left and below throne.

(Thompson -; Muller -).

Extremely Fine. Beautiful portrait and attractively toned.

Ex. Sternberg (October 1977) Lot #73.

Specification

Period 305 - 281 BC
Date c. 297-281 BC
Coin Group

Ancient Greece

Denomination

Tetradrachm

Coin Ruler

Lysimachos

Country

Thrace and Macedonia

Coin House

Kings of Thrace

Metal

Silver

Mint Mark

Lysimachaea

References Thompson -; Muller -.
Weight 16.76 g

Provenance

Ex. Sternberg (October 1977) Lot #73.

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