Lampsakos, Mysia – Hand-Struck Silver Drachm Replica (Alexander the Great obverse)

Lampsakos was founded by Greek colonists from Phocaea in the 6th century B.C. Soon afterward it became a main competitor of Miletus, controlling the trade roots in the Dardanelles. During the 6th and 5th centuries B.C., Lampsacus was successively dominated by Lydia, Persia, Athens, and Sparta. Artaxerxes I assigned it to Themistocles with the expectation that the city supply the Persian king with its famous wine. When Lampsacus joined the Delian League after the battle of Mycale in 479 B.C., it paid a tribute of twelve talents, a testimony to its wealth. Lampsacus was notable for its worship of Priapus, who was said to have been born there. DESIGN: Obverse side Head of Alexander the Great, right, diademed and wearing a ram’s horn Legend: Anepigraphic Reverse side Forepart of Pegasos flying towards right Legend: Anepigraphic A perfect choice for Numismatists, Historians, Military Veterans, Collectors.