Thrace Lysimachos AR Tetradrachm Alexander Athena Amphipolis 305-281 BC
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Description
Ancient Greek. Kings of Thrace, Lysimachos, 305-281 BC.
AR Tetradrachm, Amphipolis mint.
Obv: Diademed head of the deified Alexander the Great right, wearing the horn of Ammon.
Rev: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY. Athena seated left on throne, holding Nike and spear, resting arm on shield; race torch in left field, monogram to right.
Weight: 17.0 g
Diameter: 28 mm
Condition: Please refer to photos for full condition.
One of the most iconic Hellenistic silver coin types, struck by Lysimachos using the name and image of Alexander the Great. The portrait of the deified Alexander with the horn of Ammon served as a powerful symbol of legitimacy and royal authority in the generations after Alexander’s death.