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GREEK, Macedonian Kingdom, Lysimachos, 323-281 BC Thrace
AR - Tetradrachm struck in Lampsakos, 286-281 BC
Obv. Head of Alexander the Great, wearing taenia and horn of Ammon
Rev. BASILEWS – LYSIMAXOY Athena, wearing Corinthian helmet, in long robe, seated facing left on throne, left arm resting on shield decorated with lion's-head, spear pointing downwards behind her right shoulder, holding in outstretched right hand winged Nike who is crowning the name with wreath. In left field monogram HP (ligate); in exergue, crescent with cavity left.
28.8mm, 16.85g
Ref. Thompson 47; Müller 401; SNG Paris 2542
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Keywords: BOTLAUREL

GREEK, Macedonian Kingdom, Lysimachos, 323-281 BC Thrace

AR - Tetradrachm struck in Lampsakos, 286-281 BC
Obv. Head of Alexander the Great, wearing taenia and horn of Ammon
Rev. BASILEWS – LYSIMAXOY Athena, wearing Corinthian helmet, in long robe, seated facing left on throne, left arm resting on shield decorated with lion's-head, spear pointing downwards behind her right shoulder, holding in outstretched right hand winged Nike who is crowning the name with wreath. In left field monogram HP (ligate); in exergue, crescent with cavity left.
28.8mm, 16.85g
Ref. Thompson 47; Müller 401; SNG Paris 2542

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Jochen   [Feb 09, 2008 at 08:36 PM]
Five stars are not enough!
kypros84   [Aug 05, 2009 at 06:37 PM]
amazing coin!
randy h2   [Nov 07, 2009 at 12:45 AM]
wow Shocked
Titus Pullo   [Nov 07, 2009 at 01:19 AM]
Best coin ever!
Lloyd T   [Jan 10, 2011 at 01:45 AM]
A stunningly detailed, hansome coin.
Joe Sermarini   [May 22, 2011 at 09:52 AM]
This coin has a challenger. Please rate it!
Bruno V.   [Jun 07, 2011 at 06:46 PM]
5/5
Noah   [Jun 10, 2011 at 11:35 AM]
remarkable
Steve E   [Apr 08, 2012 at 04:10 AM]
The definition of artistry! Shocked
samscorea edata   [May 27, 2012 at 09:48 AM]
Laughing ....great...
Charles S   [May 27, 2012 at 02:01 PM]
Stunningly beautiful and unbelievable detail especially the reverse.
Mark Z   [Jun 08, 2012 at 09:57 PM]
What a coin! I'm not sure where to look first as there is so much to admire! 5 Stars!
cicerokid   [Jul 04, 2013 at 01:00 PM]
Great Coin Great artistry.
HELEN S   [Jul 05, 2013 at 05:09 AM]
oh BEAUTY what a coin a center piece in any collection WOW
quadrans   [Jul 16, 2013 at 02:03 PM]
Hoooops I do not tell any words it is not necessary .... Very Happy
Charles S   [Apr 04, 2015 at 02:57 PM]
Superb !
NORMAN K   [Apr 11, 2015 at 10:04 PM]
Wonderful coin, I am enveious
Lee S   [Jun 15, 2015 at 05:25 PM]
Absolutely stunning!!!
Jochen   [Jan 31, 2016 at 05:23 PM]
Since 2008 this coin is in my collection!
Brennos   [Jul 29, 2023 at 08:08 AM]
A really great coin.

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