What are the physical specifications of PRICE L22?

PRICE L22 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.16g, diameter 11mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Lysimachus Tetradrachm, Zeus reverse (PRICE L22)

Reverse

Archäologisches Museum der MLU Halle-Wittenberg

Catalog Reference

PRICE L22

Ruler

Lysimachus

Denomination

Tetradrachm

Date

301 BC-297 BC

Mint

B15

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.16g

Diameter

11mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Head of beardless Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress

Reverse

ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ

Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This PRICE L22 is a tetradrachm of Lysimachus (301 BC-297 BC), struck at the B15 mint. The reverse depicts Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.16g, 11mm diameter.

About the Tetradrachm

The tetradrachm was the principal large silver coin of the Greek world, equivalent to four drachms. Weights vary by standard, Attic tetradrachms weigh approximately 17 grams, while other standards differ. The denomination was struck from the sixth century BC through the Roman provincial period.

All Lysimachus coins B15 mint All Tetradrachm coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRICE L22?: PRICE L22 is a Silver Tetradrachm of Lysimachus (301 BC-297 BC) struck at the B15 mint cataloged under Price no. L22.
How do you identify PRICE L22?: The obverse depicts Head of beardless Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress. The reverse depicts Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand with the inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ.
What are the physical specifications of PRICE L22?: PRICE L22 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.16g, diameter 11mm, die axis 12 h, struck.