Thrace. Lysimachos (323-281 BC). Tetradrachm Lampsakos 305–281 BC

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€363
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€343
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Silver tetradrachm of Lysimachos, minted at Lampsakos between 305 and 281 BC, showing the diademed head of deified Alexander III with an Ammon horn and Athena Nikephoros seated on the reverse.

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Lysimachos (305–281 BCE) Tetradrachm

Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander III to the right, with the horn of Ammon.
Reverse: BASILEOS LYSIMAKOY, Athena Nikephoros seated to the left, Nike holding in her right hand, her left arm resting on a shield; in the background a horizontally oriented spear, monogram in the left field, and a crescent moon directed to the left in the field.
Minting period: 305–281 BCE
Denomination: Tetradrachm
Metal: Silver
Diameter: 30.9 mm
Weight: 16.43 g
Mint: Lampsakos
Condition: good to very fine
Catalogue numbers: Thompson 49; Müller 399; HGC 3, 1750b; SNG BN 2548–2549

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Lysimachos (305–281 BCE) Tetradrachm

Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander III to the right, with the horn of Ammon.
Reverse: BASILEOS LYSIMAKOY, Athena Nikephoros seated to the left, Nike holding in her right hand, her left arm resting on a shield; in the background a horizontally oriented spear, monogram in the left field, and a crescent moon directed to the left in the field.
Minting period: 305–281 BCE
Denomination: Tetradrachm
Metal: Silver
Diameter: 30.9 mm
Weight: 16.43 g
Mint: Lampsakos
Condition: good to very fine
Catalogue numbers: Thompson 49; Müller 399; HGC 3, 1750b; SNG BN 2548–2549

Shipping is insured. If you have any questions, I’m happy to help.
This item is subject to differential taxation under § 25a UStG. VAT is not shown separately.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Thrace
Year/period and variation
Lampsakos 305–281 BC
Ruler
Lysimachos (323-281 BC)
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
16.43 g
Number of objects
1
Theme
Lampsakos 305–281 BC
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Objects sold
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