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Tetradrachm - Lysimachos Lysimacheia 297 BC - 281 BC
| Silver | 16.9 g | 26 mm |
| 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 | 16.9 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#390931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated left, holding Nike, crowning the king's name, in her right hand and leaning with her left arm on shield decorated with lion's head; behind, transverse spear; to inner left, Φ; on throne, ΙΔ.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ
Φ ΙΔ
Translation: King Lysimachos
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin of Lysimachos (Lysimacheia) features an image of the king himself on one side and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and was also seen as a symbol of the king's power and influence.
