Tetradrachm - Lysimachos (Lysimacheia) (297 BC - 281 BC) front Tetradrachm - Lysimachos (Lysimacheia) (297 BC - 281 BC) back
Tetradrachm - Lysimachos (Lysimacheia) (297 BC - 281 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm - Lysimachos Lysimacheia 297 BC - 281 BC

 
Silver 16.95 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Kings of Thrace
King
Lysimachus (304 BC - 281 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
297 BC - 281 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
16.95 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#199791
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Athena Nikephoros seated to left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ to left crowned by Nike, herm to outer left; lion head above monogram to inner left, monogram in exergue.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ

Interesting fact

The Tetradrachm coin of Lysimachos (Lysimacheia) was used as a means of payment for mercenaries and soldiers during his military campaigns.