Kings of Thrace Tetradrachm - Lysimachos, -281 – -260
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Information
Country
Kings of Thrace
Kings of Thrace
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-281 – -260
Ruler
Lysimachus
(-304–-281)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kings of Thrace. Issued from -281 to -260. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 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; outer left, filleted thyrsos and inner left, cult statue on throne.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (281 BC - 260 BC) | — |
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