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

 
Silver 17.06 g 28.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Kings of Thrace
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
305 BC - 281 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
17.06 g
Diameter
28.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#188863
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Athena seated left, her left arm resting on shield, spear behind. Race torch with fillets to outer left, monogram to inner left

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ

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 authority.