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Posthumous Tetradrachm of Lysimachos from Byzantion

Posthumous Tetradrachm of Lysimachos from Byzantion

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; on throne, BU; to l., monogram; in exergue, trident.

Silver

Hellenistic period, Early

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