Byzantion Tetradrachm, -90 – -80
In the name of Lysimachos; Byzantion
Information
Country
Byzantion
Byzantion
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-90 – -80
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.1
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Byzantion. Issued from -90 to -80. Struck in Silver. Measures 31 mm and weighs 16.1 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of the deified Alexander (III, the Great) right, with horn of Ammon.
- Reverse
- Athena seated left on throne, holding Nike in her outstretched right hand and spear in her left. Below throne, ΒΥ and ornamental trident and to left, monogram in left field. (King Lysimachos Byzantion)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (90 BC - 80 BC) | — |
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