Silver Tetradrachm of Lysimachus, Thrace, 323 BC - 281 BC. 1991.60.24

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1991.60.24

Physical Description

  • Axis: 1

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 16.8
    • Diameter (in mm): 31

Typological Description

  • Object Type: F
  • Date Range: 323 BC - 281 BC
  • Denomination: Tetradrachm
  • Manufacture: Cast
  • 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: 1991.60.24
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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