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Kings of Thrace, Lysimachos (306-281 BC).
Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Pella, c. 286/5-282/1 BC.
Obverse: 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 resting behind; torch to inner left, bee to outer right.
(Thompson 242).
Extremely Fine. Lustrous and beautifully toned, with a splendid portrait.
17.09g.
| Period | 306 - 281 BC |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 286/5-282/1 BC |
| Coin Group | Ancient Greece |
| Denomination | Tetradrachm |
| Coin Ruler | Lysimachos |
| Country | Thrace and Macedonia |
| Coin House | Kings of Thrace |
| Metal | Silver |
| Mint Mark | Pella |
| References | Thompson 242. |
| Weight | 17.09 g |
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