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Tetradrachm of Lysimachos, Lysimacheia

Tetradrachm of Lysimachos, Lysimacheia

r. 323-281 BCE

Lysimachos

Greek

Obv. Diademed head of the deified Alexander r., with horn of Ammon. Rev. BASILEOS LYSIMACHOU Athena enhroned l., holding Nike and spear, and resting l. elbow on shield, to l., lion's head l.; on throne, monogram.

Silver

Hellenistic period, Early

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