Stater - Lysimachos (Uncertain) (290 BC - 281 BC) front Stater - Lysimachos (Uncertain) (290 BC - 281 BC) back
Stater - Lysimachos (Uncertain) (290 BC - 281 BC) photo
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Stater - Lysimachos Uncertain 290 BC - 281 BC

 
Gold 8.47 g -
Description
Issuer
Kings of Thrace
King
Lysimachus (304 BC - 281 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
290 BC - 281 BC
Value
Gold Stater (20)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Gold
Weight
8.47 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#181382
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Athena seated to left on throne, shield by her side, holding Nike in her right hand and resting her left in her lap, spear behind her to left. In exergue, ΜΕ ΔΙ. To left, eagle’s head to left

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ
ΜΕ ΔΙ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this 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.