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Both sides of an irregularly shaped gold coin with relief decoration on each side. 

Stater of Lysimachos of Thrace, Lampsakos

r. 323-281 BCE

Lysimachos

Greek

Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander r., with horn of Ammon. Reverse: BASILEOS LYSIMACHOU; Athena enthroned l., wearing Corinthian helmet, holding Nike and spear, and resting l. elbow on shield with a lion's head in the center; monogram pi alpha to l.; to r., torch.

Gold

Hellenistic period, Early

Coins