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Tetradrachm: Head of Alexander (obverse); Athena (reverse)
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A contemporary of Alexander the Great and one of his generals, Lysimachos used coins like this one to emphasize his connections to the fallen leader. The images of the goddesses Athena and Nike, or Victory, on the reverse, together with an inscription naming King Lysimachos, further legitimize his reign, first in Thrace and then in parts of Macedonia and Asia Minor.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, reign of Lysimachos |
|---|---|
| Date | 297–281 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Greek, Macedonian, minted at Lysimachia (Thrake), reign of Lysimachos |
| Medium | silver |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Coins |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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