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Tetradrachm - Lysimachos Ainos 280 BC
280 BC year| Silver | 16.93 g | - |
| Issuer | Kings of Thrace |
|---|---|
| King | Lysimachus (304 BC - 281 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 280 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.93 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#181390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Athena seated left on throne, resting her left elbow on her shield and holding Nike in her outstretched right hand. To left, herm and in exergue, two monograms
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ
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.
