Kings of Thrace Tetradrachm - Lysimachos, -297 – -281
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Information
Country
Kings of Thrace
Kings of Thrace
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-297 – -281
Ruler
Lysimachus
(-304–-281)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.17
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kings of Thrace. Issued from -297 to -281. Struck in Silver. Measures 30 mm and weighs 17.17 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right with horn of Ammon over his ear
- 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. To left, monogram of ΔΞ. In exergue, crescent to left
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (297 BC - 281 BC) | — |
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