Summary
Tetradrachm of Lysimachus, Ancient Greek States, Thrace, 297-281 BC. Mint not recorded.
Obverse Description
Head of Alexander the Great wearing horn of Ammon facing right
Reverse Description
Athena seated facing left holding Nike in outstreached right hand, shield rests behind; at left and right the Greek BASILEOS LYSIMACHOY; monogram below Nike; in exergue, a small crescent.
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
297-281 BC
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Issued By
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Previous Collection
Eugene von Guerard, pre 1880
Listed in Eugene von Guerard's catalogue, vol.1, p.15. From Mr Garibaldi of Melbourne. -
Deity Depicted
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Person Depicted
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
01
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
30 mm (Outside Diameter), 16.813 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Sear vol.2 p.635 cf. No.6814
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
