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Drachm - Lysimachus In the name of Alexander III, Lampsacus
| Issuer | Kings of Thrace |
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| Year | 299 BC - 296 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Bare head of the youthful Heracles facing right, portrayed without beard, wearing the Nemean lion skin headdress with the scalp drawn over the crown and the forepaws knotted at the throat. The facial features are finely rendered in the Hellenistic tradition, with a prominent brow, almond-shaped eye, and slightly parted lips. The design is enclosed within a border of beaded dots. |
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| Reverse description | Zeus Aetophoros enthroned left on a low stool-throne, his upper body nude, himation draped across his lap and legs. He extends his right hand forward, upon which an eagle stands with closed wings, while his left hand grasps a long upright sceptre. In the left field, a dolphin swimming left appears above a lion forepart left, serving as mint control symbols. A torch is positioned beneath the throne. The primary legend ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ runs to the right of the enthroned figure, identifying the issue in the name of Alexander III. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
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