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Lysimachus Tetradrachm

KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos, Tetradrachm (Silver, 31 mm, 17.16 g, 11 h), Lampsakos. Slightly porous, otherwise, very fine.

Date: 306-281 BCE

Obverse: Diademed bust of Alexander the Great to right with horn of Ammon

Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟY Athena seated left, holding Nike, crowning the king's name, in her right hand and leaning with her left arm on shield decorated with lion's head; to outer left, herm to left; in inner left field, monogram

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