Stater - Lysimachos (Asia Minor) (280 BC - 250 BC) front Stater - Lysimachos (Asia Minor) (280 BC - 250 BC) back
Stater - Lysimachos (Asia Minor) (280 BC - 250 BC) photo
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Stater - Lysimachos Asia Minor 280 BC - 250 BC

 
Gold 8.52 g 18.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Kings of Thrace
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
280 BC - 250 BC
Value
Gold Stater (20)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Gold
Weight
8.52 g
Diameter
18.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#187723
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Athena seated left on backless throne, holding Nike in her outstretched right hand, resting her left elbow on shield and holding a transverse spear in her left hand; in field to left, monogram of ΤΥ. In exergue, monogram of ΜΠΥ

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ
ΤΥ
ΜΠΥ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Lysimachos Stater coin is that it features the image of a lion on one side, which was a symbol of power and strength in ancient Greek culture.