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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.1353
People
Lysimachos, Greek (r. 323-281 BCE)
Title
Drachm of Lysimachos of Thrace, Ephesos
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
294 - 287 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Ephesos (Ionia)
Period
Hellenistic period, Early
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/191215

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
4.21 g
Die Axis
12
Denomination
drachm
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Reverse Inscription: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Thompson 174

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
1.1965.1353
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv. Diademed head of the deified Alexander r., with horn of Ammon. Rev. BASILEOS LYSIMACHOU Athena enhroned l., holding Nike and spear, and resting l. elbow on shield, to l., cithara; on throne, A.

Verification Level

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