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Posthumous stater of Lysimachos of Thrace, Byzantium

Posthumous stater of Lysimachos of Thrace, Byzantium

r. 323-281 BCE

Lysimachos

Greek

Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander r., with horn of Ammon. Reverse: BASILEOS LYSIMACHOU; Athena enthroned l., holding NIke and spear, and resting l. elbow on shield; on throne, BY; to l., two symbols; in exergue, trident.

Gold

Hellenistic period

Coins