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ID:     12093
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Greek
Region:     THRACIAN KINGS AND DYNASTS
Issuer:     Lysimachos
Date Ruled:     323-281 BC
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Stater
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     BC 88-86
Diameter:     23 mm
Weight:     8.232 g
Obverse Description:     Diademed head of Alexander the Great (with the features of Mithradates VI), wearing the horn of Ammon
Reverse Legend:     ΒΑΣΙΛΣΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ
Reverse Description:     Athena enthroned left, holding Nike and resting left arm on shield, transverse spear against her side, BY on throne, AP monogram under right arm, trident and two dolphins in exergue
Mint:     Byzantium
Primary Reference:     SNG Cop 1089 var (monogram)
Photograph Credit:     FORUM ANCIENT COINS
Source:     http://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?zpg=9773
Grade:     aEF
Notes:     Struck by Mithradates VI Eupator, in the name of Lysimachos of Thrace, circa 88-86 BC. First Mithradatic War issue.