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ID:
738825
[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:
19 mm
Weight:
8.3 g
Obverse Description:
Diademed head of the deified Alexander the Great right, wearing horn of Ammon
Reverse Legend:
ΒΑΣΙΛΣΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ
Reverse Description:
Athena seated left, left elbow resting on shield, holding Nike in extended right hand; ΛΥ in inner left field, pellet above arm, TO below throne, trident in exergue
Mint:
Tomis
Primary Reference:
De Callataÿ pg. 142 (D7/R1, reverse re-engraved)
Reference2:
AMNG I 2482
Photograph Credit:
Classical Numismatic Group
Source:
http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=52147
Special Comments:
Struck by Mithradates VI Eupator, in the name of Lysimachos of Thrace, circa 88-86 BC. First Mithradatic War issue.
Grade:
Good VF
Notes:
The reverse die apparently was re-engraved, with the pellet above the arm added, as well as three pellets ornamenting the trident in the exergue.
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