Ruler:
Lysimachus (305 BC-281 BC)
Mint:
Byzantium
Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.
-323 - -281
Object composed of silver Diameter 31 mm Weight 16.12 g
Inscription present: Head of deified Alexander, right, with horn of Ammon; luxuriant curling hair, bound with diadem with three pearled tassels; borderof dots.
Inscription present: Athene in long garment and wearing crested Corinthian helmet seated left on throne with curved outline, her left arm resting on rim of large oval shield with lion-head boss; on her extended right hand, a small Nike with spread wings, left, holding up wreath in extended hands; on the father side, long lance, the head resting on ground to left, the shaft passing behind Athene's right shoulder; plain exergue line.
Accession number: CM.MC.4494-R
Primary reference Number: 231794
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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