Alexander the Great, Lysimachus hand-cast in sterling silver from impression of the original coin.

Description

Kingdom of Thrace – Lysimachus AR Tetradrachm

Hellenistic Period Greek Coinage

KING of THRACE. Lysimachos. 305-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm. Abydos mint. Struck early-mid 3rd century BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right / Athena Nikephoros seated left; to inner left, eagle standing right.

Obverse:  Diademed head of the deified Alexander right

Reverse:   Athena enthroned, holding Nike and resting arm on shield

Diameter: 27.5 mm

Material: .925 solid silver

Weight:  10 grams

Packaged in a coin collecting flip with the description of the coin printed on the flip insert.