Silver Tetradrachm of Lysimachus, Colophon, 299 BC - 296 BC. 1944.100.45490

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1944.100.45490

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Obverse: Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, wearing horn of Ammon
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Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ/ΛYΣIMAXOΥ - Athena seated left, Nike in right hand, left arm leaning on shield decorated with gorgoneion head boss

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 17.21
    • Diameter (in mm): 29.5

Typological Description

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References

  • Citation: MN 31, #866
  • Reference: T 122

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1944.100.45490
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Bequest of E.T. Newell
    • ETN; Spink, Aug. 1931

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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