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Tetradrachm - Lysimachos Sardes 305 BC - 281 BC
| Silver | 17.05 g | 28.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Thrace |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 305 BC - 281 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.05 g |
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#186792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Athena Nikephoros seated left, her left arm resting on shield, spear behind. Monograms to outer left and in exergue
Script: Greek
Comment
Thomson 86Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin of Lysimachos (Sardes) features a unique combination of symbols and imagery, including a portrait of the king himself, a lion's head, and a variety of gods and goddesses. One of the most intriguing aspects of this coin is the inclusion of the image of the goddess Athena on the reverse side, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of male deities on Thracian coins. This suggests that Lysimachos may have been attempting to promote a more inclusive and diverse religious ideology through his currency.
