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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm - Lysimachos Sestos 299 BC - 296 BC
| Silver | 17.07 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Thrace |
|---|---|
| King | Lysimachus (304 BC - 281 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 299 BC - 296 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.07 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#199794 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΛΥΣΙΜΑXΟΥ crowned by Nike to left, ivy leaf to inner left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ
Comment
M. Thompson - "The Mints of Lysimachus" #27.The coin in the main image (17.07g, 29mm, 12h, About Extremely Fine):
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 423. Sold for 1,400 GBP.
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.
