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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.1356
People
Lysimachos, Greek (r. 323-281 BCE)
Title
Posthumous stater of Lysimachos of Thrace, Kyzikos
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
c. 250 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Kyzikos (Mysia)
Period
Hellenistic period, Early
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/190974

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Gold
Metal
AV
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
8.44 g
Die Axis
10
Denomination
stater
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Reverse Inscription: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
cf. Mektepini 1956 Hoard 163 (IGCH 1410)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation
Object Number
1.1965.1356
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander r., with horn of Ammon.
Reverse: Athena enthroned l., holding NIke and spear, and resting l. elbow on shield; to l., monogram.

Verification Level

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