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Stater of Kingdom of Thrace with head of deified Alexander the Great, struck in the name of Lysimachos
Greek
Hellenistic Period
After 281 B.C.
Mint: Thrace (Kingdom), Uncertain
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 19 mm. Weight: 8.47 gm.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.117
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0840.
DescriptionObverse: Head of deified Alexander to right with horn of Ammon and fillet in hair.
Reverse: Athena seated left holding Nike on extended right hand, left arm leaning on shield.
Greek inscription at right and left. Monograms in field at left and below Athena.
Reverse: Athena seated left holding Nike on extended right hand, left arm leaning on shield.
Greek inscription at right and left. Monograms in field at left and below Athena.