Ancient Kingdom of Thrace Lysimachos AR Tetradrachm Silver Coin NGC CN545

A rare chance to own a piece of Grecian history.

Thrace, Byzantium AR Tetradrachm Circa 200-100 BC.

types of Lysmachus.

Obverse: Alexander III

Reverse: Athena

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.

Amazing 4/5 Strike

Metal Type: Silver

Notable Marks: NA

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