Kings of Thrace Stater - Lysimachos, -286 – -281
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Information
Country
Kings of Thrace
Kings of Thrace
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gold Stater
Year
-286 – -281
Ruler
Lysimachus
(-304–-281)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.45
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gold Stater from Kings of Thrace. Issued from -286 to -281. Struck in Gold. Measures 18 mm and weighs 8.45 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Alexander the Great to right, with horn of Ammon over his ear
- Reverse
- Athena seated left on low-backed throne, holding Nike, crowning the king’s name, in her right hand, a spear in her left, and with her left elbow resting on a shield ornamented with an aegis. To left, monogram of ΗΡ
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (286 BC - 281 BC) | — |
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