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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetradrachm - Lysimachos Smyrna 305 BC - 281 BC
| Silver | 16.6 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Thrace |
|---|---|
| King | Lysimachus (304 BC - 281 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 305 BC - 281 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.6 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#392649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; Φ to outer left; to inner left, turreted head of Tyche right.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ
Φ
Translation:
King Lysimachos
F
Comment
References:
Thompson 237; Müller 408; Wheaton 133 (same dies).
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.
