Alexander the Great, portrait head on a coin of Lysimachus 323–281 B.C.

Description

 Lysimachus, King of Thrace
Silver Tetradrachm 323-382 BC

Lysimachus was a Macedonian general and diadochus (successor) of Alexander the Great.  He played a significant role in Alexander’s campaigns, particularly in the conquest of the Persian Empire.  Following Alexander’s death in 323 BC, Lysimachus became the ruler of Thrace, Asia Minor, and parts of Macedonia.

Obverse:  Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with the horn of Ammon.

Reverse:  BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY (King Lysimachus), Athena seated left, holding Nike in extended right hand, left arm resting on shield, spear behind; in inner left field, AP monogram above bee; EM monogram in exergue.

The horn of Ammon depicted on Alexander the Great’s coins symbolizes his association with the Egyptian deity Ammon (also known as Amun), often represented by ram’s horns. During his conquest of Egypt, Alexander visited the Oracle of Ammon at the Siwa Oasis. There, he was proclaimed the son of Ammon, effectively linking him to the divine lineage of the god.

Diameter: 28 mm

Material: Silver plated lead free pewter
Made in the USA
Packaged in a coin collecting flip with the description of the coin printed on the flip insert.