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Tetradrachm - Lysimachos Ainos 281 BC - 260 BC
| Silver | 17.0 g | - |
| Issuer | Kings of Thrace |
|---|---|
| King | Lysimachus (304 BC - 281 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 281 BC - 260 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.0 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#181392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Athena seated to left on throne, leaning her left elbow on her shield and holding Nike, crowning the king’s name, in her right. Behind, transverse spear with point below left; outer left, filleted thyrsos and inner left, cult statue on throne.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ
Comment
Müller 122Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of Lysimachos, the King of Thrace, while the reverse (back) side features a depiction of the goddess Athena. This combination of a human ruler and a deity was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage, symbolizing the connection between the human world and the divine realm.
