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Kings of Thrace. Lysimachos. (Circa 297-281 BC)

AR Tetradrachm 16.04 g Magnesia mint.

Kings of Thrace. Lysimachos. (Circa 297-281 BC)
Nathan P, Dec 3, 2019
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  • Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon

    Reverse: Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, spear behind; filleted torch to outer left, monogram to inner left.

    Thompson 115; HGC 3, 1743

    Among the mints in Asia Minor which Lysimachos acquired through his military conquests in 302/1 BC, Magnesia was a fairly prolific issuer of coinage. In 287 BC, however, the city, along with its neighbor, Sardes, was captured by Demetrios I Poliorketes, only to be retaken by Lysimachos the following year. While Sardes was apparently closed throughout the remainder of Lysimachos’ reign, the mint at Magnesia was allowed to continue striking.