© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm - Lysimachos 280 BC - 270 BC
| Silver | 16.98 g | 30.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Thrace |
|---|---|
| King | Lysimachus (304 BC - 281 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 280 BC - 270 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.98 g |
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#186218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Athena seated left on throne, resting her left elbow on her shield and holding Nike crowning the king’s name in her outstretched right hand; behind, transverse spear. In outer left field, monogram; snake below outstretched hand and in the exergue, K within a linear circle
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ
K
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Lysimachos, the king of Thrace, wearing a lion's skin headdress, which was a symbol of his power and connection to the god Dionysus.
