Tetradrachm In the name of Lysimachus
Features
| Issuer |
Byzantion
(Thrace)  |
|---|---|
| Stated authority |
Lysimachus (304 BC - 281 BC)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 270 BC - 260 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Attic drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.17 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 555277 |
| References | Marinescu# 3-4 Constantin A. Marinescu; 1996. Making and Spending Money Along the Bosporus: The Lysimachi Coinages Minted by Byzantium and Chalcedon and their Socio-Cultural Context. New York City, New York, United States. |
Obverse
Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon.
Reverse
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; behind, transverse spear; monogram in inner left field and on throne.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ
Mint
Byzantion, modern-day Istanbul, TurkeySee also
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (270 BC - 260 BC) | 
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Numista Rarity index: 95
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Leu Numismatik Web Auction 28 Lot 13 
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9 Dec 2023 | XF |
USD 760.91
(CHF 600.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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