© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm - Lysimachos Pergamon 287 BC - 281 BC
| Silver | 16.97 g | - |
| Issuer | Kings of Thrace |
|---|---|
| King | Lysimachus (304 BC - 281 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 287 BC - 281 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.97 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#181389 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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; outer left, herm; inner left, cult image, in exergue, monogram of ΩΞ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ
ΩΞ
Comment
Thompson 220Interesting 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.
