Kings of Thrace Tetradrachm - Lysimachos, -297 – -281
Lysimacheia
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)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.9
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kings of Thrace. Issued from -297 to -281. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 16.9 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right with horn of Ammon over his ear.
- Reverse
- ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated left, holding Nike, crowning the king's name, in her right hand and leaning with her left arm on shield decorated with lion's head; behind, transverse spear; to inner left, Φ; on throne, ΙΔ. (King Lysimachos)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (297 BC - 281 BC) | — |
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