Ancient Greek, Kings of Macedon, Lysimachus, In the Name and Types of Alexander

Description: Denomination: Silver drachm Period: Reign of Lysimachus as Satrap of Thrace Date: c323-280BC Origin: Thrace, Cardia (Lysimachia) Condition: Very fine+, obverse slightly off centre Obverse: Head of Herakles (possibly the likeness of Alexander the Great) wearing lionskin headdress Reverse: Zeus seated, left, holding sceptre and eagle; monogram in left field and helmeted head below throne, 'For Alexander' (written in Greek) behind Size and Weight: 17mm, 4.19g References: L Muller, Coins of Lysimachus on Alexander Types, 17 Features and Provenance: Alexander (the Great) III reigned for only 13 years, dying at the age of 33. During his time on the Macedonian throne he managed to conquer most of the known world, from Greece to India. He was born in 356 to Philip II and succeeded to the throne in 336 BC on the assassination of his father. When Alexanderdies, he had no heir and the resultant void caused four decades of civil war. His four generals split his lands between themselves, Lysimachus being one of them, and many called themselves king after a period of acceptance. The head of Herakles or Hercules on the obverse of the coin is supposed to have the likeness of Alexander, but this has never been proven. Lysimachos is supposed to have issued these coins to gain favour and give himself legitimacy to the throne of Thrace. He was Alexander's bodyguard and then general, but also one of his closest friends, so it follows that he would honour his dead leader and friend in such a way. Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear, all parts of legend etc present, visible and clear Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief, all parts of legend etc present, but maybe worn Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible Ebay is a fantastic platform via which to communicate. I am Eric Knowles. I am unquestionably a people person in so far as I like to know the person at the end of the telephone, or those with whom I like to know the seller. Please do not think me egotistical, however, it is important that people know exactly who I am. I have been involved in the antiques business since 1971. My career took a leap forward when I joined Bonhams in 1976. Some five years later I became head of the Decorative Arts department. The same year I was invited by the BBC to take part in the Antiques Roadshow four decades later I am still enjoying being a part of the team. Code: RNC037

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