Kings of Thrace Tetradrachm - Lysimachos, -299 – -296
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Information
Country
Kings of Thrace
Kings of Thrace
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-299 – -296
Ruler
Lysimachus
(-304–-281)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.07
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kings of Thrace. Issued from -299 to -296. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 17.07 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon.
- Reverse
- Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΛΥΣΙΜΑXΟΥ crowned by Nike to left, ivy leaf to inner left.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (299 BC - 296 BC) | — |
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