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Tetradrachm of Lysimachos of Thrace, Lampsakos

Tetradrachm 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., holding NIke and spear, and resting l. elbow on shield; to l., aplustre and HP conjoined.

Silver

Hellenistic period, Early

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