Ancient Greek silver coin issued by Lysimachos (305 - 281 BC)

 
Ancient Greek silver coin issued by Lysimachos (305 - 281 BC)
 
Obverse: Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right with horn of Ammon over his ear.
 
Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟY Athena seated left, holding Nike, which is crowning the king's name, in her right hand; leaning with her left arm on shield decorated with lion's head; behind, transverse spear; in inner left field, monogram; in exergue, crescent.
 
Die engraver: Unknown die engraver at the mint of Lampsakos
 
Origin: The mint of Lampsakos in Asia Minor.
 
Materials and method: Struck in good quality silver from engraved dies.
 
Dimensions: 30 mm diameter.
 
Weight: 17.22 gm
 
Date minted: Attributed to the years 297 - 282 BC.
 
Condition: Very Fine; of excellent style with a handsome portrait of Alexander the Great; well struck and attractive.
 
Stock no: C056
 
Comments: Lysimachos was a Macedonian officer under, and successor of, Alexander the Great. As Basileus (King) he ruled Thrace, Asia Minor and Macedonia.
 
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