کاتالوگ
| صادرکننده | Byzantion (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| سال | 150 BC - 120 BC |
| نوع | Standard circulation coin |
| ارزش | Gold Stater (20) |
| واحد پول | Attic drachm |
| ترکیب | Gold |
| وزن | 8.53 g |
| قطر | 19 mm |
| ضخامت | |
| شکل | Round (irregular) |
| تکنیک | Hammered |
| جهت | Variable alignment ↺ |
| حکاک(ها) | |
| در گردش تا | |
| مرجع(ها) | Marinescu#561 |
| توضیحات روی سکه | Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon. |
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| خط روی سکه | |
| نوشتههای روی سکه | |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; monogram to inner left, ΒΥ below throne, ornate trident in exergue |
| خط پشت سکه | Greek |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه |
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ ΒΥ |
| لبه | |
| ضرابخانه | Byzantion, modern-day Istanbul, Turkey |
| تیراژ ضرب | ND (150 BC - 120 BC) |
| شناسه Numisquare | 8089052086 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
Historical Context: Issued by Byzantion (150-120 BC), this gold stater is a posthumous emission in the name of Lysimachus, a Diadochus of Alexander the Great. Despite Lysimachus's death in 281 BC, his coinage types, particularly the Alexander stater, remained highly respected and widely circulated for over a century. Byzantion, a vital Thracian city, leveraged this established monetary system for extensive trade and economic stability, underscoring the enduring trust in Lysimachus's coinage.
Artistry: The obverse depicts the deified Alexander the Great, facing right, adorned with a royal diadem and horn of Ammon. The reverse showcases