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Tetradrachm
Unknown323–281 B.C.
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
Silver tetradrachm dating to the reign of Lysimachus (323-281 B.C.), King of Thrace. Obverse: Head of Alexander III (the Great) with dotted border. Reverse: To the left, Athena seated on a throne, her left elbow propped on a shield behind the throne and holding Nike in her outstretched right hand. Inscribed: BASILEOS LYSIMACHOU.
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Details
- Title: Tetradrachm
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 323–281 B.C.
- Location Created: Amphipolis, Thrace, Greece
- Physical Dimensions: 0.0169 kg (0.0373 lb.)
- Type: Coin
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Silver
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 78.NB.329.2
- Culture: Greek (Thracian)
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
- Creator Display Name: Unknown
- Classification: Coins (Money)
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