Silver Tetradrachm of Lysimachus, Lampsacus, 323 BCE–281 BCE. 1957.172.1656

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1957.172.1656

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 16.92

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 323 BCE - 281 BCE
  • Denomination: Tetradrachm
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, wearing horn of Ammon

  • Reverse

    • Legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ/ΛYΣIMAXOΥ
    • Type: Athena seated left, Nike in right hand, left arm leaning on shield decorated with gorgoneion head boss

Findspot Description

References

  • Citation: T.677

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1957.172.1656
  • Lot: 1957.172
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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

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