Macedonian Kings of Thrace
Lysimachus (305-281 B.C.) Silver Tetradrachm
Weight 16.4 g. Diameter 30 mm.
Obverse: Head of the deified Alexander the Great right wearing horn of Ammon struck in high
relief. Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑXΟΥ. Helmeted goddess Athena Nikephoros enthroned
left, her right hand extended holding winged Nike crowning Lysimachus' name, leaning on a
shield below her propped against throne, transverse spear in background. Nice pleasing
style (tr5)
$750
