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Drachm - Lysimachus In the name of Alexander III; Colophon 301 BC - 297 BC
| Silver | 4.60 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Thrace |
|---|---|
| King | Lysimachus (304 BC - 281 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 301 BC - 297 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.60 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#415482 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field lion forepart left above crescent and pentagram below throne.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin , which was issued by Lysimachus in the name of Alexander III, features an image of a lion on its obverse side. This lion symbol was a common motif on coins issued by the Successors of Alexander the Great, and it represents the power and strength of the Macedonian kingdom. The use of this image on coins like the Drachm helped to promote the idea of a strong and unified empire, even as the Successors vied with each other for control of Alexander's vast territories.
