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© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm - Lysimachos Sardes 297 BC - 287 BC
| Silver | 17.08 g | - |
| Issuer | Kings of Thrace |
|---|---|
| King | Lysimachus (304 BC - 281 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 297 BC - 287 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.08 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#181386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Athena seated left on throne, holding Nike,who crowns the king’s name, in her right hand and resting her left arm on the shield at her side. Behind her right shoulder transverse spear pointed downwards, at inner and outer left, monogram
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ
Comment
Thompson 89Interesting 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.
