Alexander The Great Portrait On Silver Coins, posthumous and Lysimachos.
In this video we will take a look at some ancient cons with the image of Alexander III of Macedon. 3 Tetradrachms, and 1 drachm.
KINGS OF THRACE. Lysimachos (305-281). Tetradrachm. Lampsakos
Size: 28mm
Weight: 16.94g
Obv: Diademed head of Alexander the Great right, deified, with the horn of Ammon
Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ, Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, spear behind; aplustre to outer left, HP monogram above knee
Ref; Müller 356. Thompson 48
Ex; VAuctions Sale 273 - European Sale 2011, Ex; Obolos Webauction 12 2019
Die Match: numismatics.org/collection/19...
Kingdom of Macedon Demetrios I Poliorketes AR Tetradrachm 306-283 BC
In the name and types of Alexander III (the Great) of Macedon. Struck in Tyre mint, circa 290-286 BC.
Die Match: numismatics.org/pella/id/pric...
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