Tetradrachm - Lysimachos (Lysimacheia) (305 BC - 281 BC) front Tetradrachm - Lysimachos (Lysimacheia) (305 BC - 281 BC) back
Tetradrachm - Lysimachos (Lysimacheia) (305 BC - 281 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm - Lysimachos Lysimacheia 305 BC - 281 BC

 
Silver 16.91 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Kings of Thrace
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
305 BC - 281 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
16.91 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#199789
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ

Comment

Müller 47; Thompson -.

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.