Kings of Thrace Tetradrachm - Lysimachos, -280 – -270
Information
Country
Kings of Thrace
Kings of Thrace
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-280 – -270
Ruler
Lysimachus
(-304–-281)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.98
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kings of Thrace. Issued from -280 to -270. Struck in Silver. Measures 30 mm and weighs 16.98 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right with horn of Ammon over his ear
- Reverse
- Athena seated left on throne, resting her left elbow on her shield and holding Nike crowning the king’s name in her outstretched right hand; behind, transverse spear. In outer left field, monogram; in inner left, lion’s head to left and in the exergue, K within a linear circle
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (280 BC - 270 BC) | — |
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