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Posthumous tetradrachm of Lysimachos of Thrace, Kalchedon

Posthumous tetradrachm of Lysimachos of Thrace, Kalchedon

r. 323-281 BCE

Lysimachos

Greek

Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander r., with horn of Ammon. Reverse: Athena enthroned l., holding NIke and spear, and resting l. elbow on shield; to l., K and monogram; in exergue, grain stalk.

Silver

Hellenistic period

Coins