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Lysimachus Tetradrachm
Greece
-306–-281
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$39.40
Based on Silver spot price ($79.17/oz) · 90.0% purity · 17.2g
Updated 6:41 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Greece |
| Years Minted | -306–-281 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.2 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
Head of deified Alexander the Great as Heracles, right, wearing a diadem and the horn of Ammon.
Reverse
Athena Nikephoros seated left, holding Nike and a spear; with monogram in the field.
History & Notable Facts
The obverse of the Lysimachus Tetradrachm features Alexander the Great as a horned deity, a clever propaganda move by his successor to borrow divine authority.
This silver coin, weighing around 17 grams, was struck in various mints across Lysimachus's kingdom, including Pergamon and Byzantium, between 306 and 281 BCE. The reverse typically shows Athena Nikephoros, her spear and shield emphasizing victory, with Lysimachus's name inscribed.
Exact mintage figures are lost to time; ancient records weren't exactly reliable ledgers. Some specimens show die variations, hinting at hurried production amid political turmoil.
As for the myths, no, it won't summon Alexander's ghost. That's just collectors' fancy.
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