CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
- Emperor:
- Lysimachos, King of Thrace and former General to Alexander the Great
- Denomination:
- AR Tetradrachm
- Composition:
- Silver
- Date:
- 297-281 BC
- Obverse:
- Diademed head of the deified Alexander the Great right wearing horn of Ammon
- Reverse:
- Athena enthroned left holding Nike and resting left arm on shield; transverse spear resting against her right side; monogram in inner left field; on right, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ('King'); on left, ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ ('of Lysimachos'), crowned by the Nike
- Reference:
- Seyrig, Essays Stanley Robinson, pl.23, 2 (same dies); Classical Numismatic Group eAuction 150, Lot 24 (same dies); Meydancikkale 2700 var. (slightly different monogram, same obverse die); SGCV II, 6814 var. (different monograms); Thompson -; Müller -; Armenak -; SNG Copenhagen -; SNG Alpha Bank -; SNG Berry -
- Size:
- 29.24mm, 16.2g, 12h
- Province:
- Kingdom of Thrace, Byzantion mint
- Grade:
- Choice VF, well centred, boldly struck with high relief, fine style, some porosity
- Provenance:
- ex Athena Numismatics
The tetradrachms of Lysimachos are some of the few ancient coins to undisputedly feature a 'real' portrait of Alexander the Great and give us insight into how he may have appeared in life. Most coins of Alexander the Great represent the legendary figure in the form of Hercules (Herakles). Lysimachos was one of the most successful successors of Alexander. Born in 361 or 365 BC, his father was a close friend of King Phillip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great. A bodyguard and General to Alexander the Great, Lysimachos later became the King of Thrace. He married three times. His third wife was the Ptolemaic Greek Princess Arsinoe II. Lysimachos died in battle in the Battle of Corupedium, the last battle between the rival successors to Alexander the Great. His body was discovered a few days later, being protected by his faithful dog.
I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.
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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras
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