Silver Tetradrachm of Lysimachus, Calchedon, 323 BC - 281 BC. 1968.19.4

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1968.19.4

Physical Description

  • Axis: 2

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 16.87
    • Diameter (in mm): 32

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 323 BC - 281 BC
  • 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
    • Deity: Athena
    • Deity: Gorgon
    • Deity: Nike

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1968.19.4
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

  • Lysimachus types with local legend

Rights

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

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