© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm - Lysimachos Amphipolis 288 BC - 281 BC
| Silver | 17.24 g | - |
| Issuer | Kings of Thrace |
|---|---|
| King | Lysimachus (304 BC - 281 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 288 BC - 281 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.24 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#181388 |
|---|---|
| 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, on the inner left and the outer right, monogram
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ
Comment
Thompson 201Interesting 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 authority.
