Lysimachos Tetradrachm Replica | Hand-Struck Silver Coin

Why collectors buy this piece

• Features the deified Alexander the Great wearing the horn of Ammon
• Pairs Alexander’s portrait with Athena holding Nike, the goddess of victory
• Reproduces a Greek inscription naming King Lysimachos
• Represents an ancient tetradrachm type attributed to Pella
• Complements collections exploring Alexander and his successors
• Individually hand-struck in solid sterling silver

Best suited for collectors interested in Alexander the Great, Lysimachos, Hellenistic portraiture and Greek silver coinage.

Overview & Craftsmanship

This Lysimachos tetradrachm replica is individually hand-struck in solid .925 sterling silver. Its obverse features Alexander the Great wearing a royal diadem, with the ram’s horn of Ammon curling above his ear. The portrait presents Alexander as a deified ruler and forms the central feature of the design.

On the reverse, Athena sits facing left and holds a small figure of Nike in her extended right hand. A shield and spear accompany her, while control monograms occupy the field to the left. The surrounding inscription names Lysimachos as king.

The reproduction is inspired by an ancient issue attributed to Pella, circa 286–282 BC. Individual hammer striking produces small differences in shape, centering, relief and surface appearance, giving each coin its own character.

Historical & Numismatic Background

• Lysimachos was one of Alexander the Great’s successors and became a king in the Hellenistic world.
• His portrait coinage used the image of the deified Alexander to associate his own kingship with Alexander’s legacy.
• The ram’s horn identifies Alexander’s association with the god Ammon.
• Athena appears as Nikephoros, or “bearer of victory,” holding the winged goddess Nike.
• The reverse inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ means “Of King Lysimachos.”
• The ancient comparison used for this replica is attributed to Pella and dated 286/5–282/1 BC in CNG’s catalogue.

Numismatic References:

Comparative references for the ancient type represented:

– Thompson 244 var. — upper-monogram variety, as catalogued by CNG

– CNG Electronic Auction 366, lot 407 — Pella mint, 286/5–282/1 BC

– J. Hirsch XIV, lot 270 — earlier appearance of the same comparative specimen, cited by CNG

Technical Details & Variations

Type: Lysimachos tetradrachm replica

Denomination represented: AR Tetradrachm

Authority: King Lysimachos

Mint: Pella

Era represented: 286–282 BC

Material: Sterling silver (.925)

Weight: approx. 16-17 gr

Dimensions: approx. 26-27 mm

Manufacturing method: Hand-struck (hammered)

Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander the Great facing right, with the horn of Ammon curling above his ear
Legend:
Anepigraphic

Reverse: Helmeted Athena seated left, holding Nike in her extended right hand, with her left arm resting on a shield; spear behind and control monograms in the left field
Legend:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ

Measurements are approximate. Individual coins may vary slightly in weight, diameter, shape, centering and surface appearance due to the hand-striking process.

Intended Use

Suitable for:

– collections of ancient Greek coin replicas

– displays exploring Alexander the Great and his successors

– historical and educational study

– gifts for collectors and classical history enthusiasts

Replica Disclaimer

This item is a hand-struck replica inspired by ancient coinage. It is not an original ancient coin.

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