Tetradrachm - Lysimachos (281 BC) front Tetradrachm - Lysimachos (281 BC) back
Tetradrachm - Lysimachos (281 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm - Lysimachos 281 BC

281 BC year
Silver 17.07 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Kings of Thrace
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
281 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
17.07 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#199788
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Athena Nikephoros seated to left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ crowned by Nike to left; bow case in inner left field.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ

Comment

Thompson -; Mektepini 230; Müller 460.

Interesting fact

The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of Lysimachos, the King of Thrace, wearing a royal diadem and a lion's skin, symbolizing his power and connection to the ancient Greek god Hercules.