ALEXANDER III Tetradrachm
$1,250.00
Axis Mundi Ancient Coins
Mar-06-2004


Extremely Desirable and Genuine 2200+ Year Old Greek Silver Tetradrachm of Lysimachos - Bodyguard and
           Successor to Alexander the Great / Among the Few Rare Ancient Coinage Types to Feature an Actual Portrait of
           Alexander the Great / Also Featuring a Mythological Scene of the Greek Goddess Athena Enthroned Holding Nike,
  the Goddess of Victory / Impressive Detail, Artistic Style and Luster / Minted 281- 225 BC


Obverse: Diademed head of Alexander the Great facing right, wearing the horn of Ammon.
Reverse: Athena enthroned left, resting her arm on a shield, transverse spear against her right side,
holding Nike who crowns the name of Lysimachos... LUSIMACOU ( Of LYSIMACHOS ) before and ... BASILEWS
( KING ) behind.
Size: 29 mm ( 1 1/8" )
Weight: 16.4 grams
Reference: Muller 558

281-225 BC nearly extremely fine condition
with both sides being well struck and exhibiting a beautiful toned luster.