PRICE L4 is a Gold Stater of Lysimachus (305 BC) struck at the Sestus mint cataloged under Price no. L4.

What are the physical specifications of PRICE L4?

PRICE L4 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.55g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Lysimachus Stater, Nike reverse (PRICE L4)

Catalog Reference

PRICE L4

Ruler

Lysimachus

Denomination

Stater

Date

305 BC

Mint

Sestus

Metal

Gold

Weight

8.55g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Head of Athena right wearing Corinthian helmet with crest

Reverse

ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ

Nike standing left holding wreath in right hand, and stylis in her left hand

About This Type

This PRICE L4 is a stater of Lysimachus (305 BC), struck at the Sestus mint. The reverse depicts Nike standing left holding wreath in right hand, and stylis in her left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 8.55g, 18mm diameter.

About the Stater

The stater was a principal denomination in Greek coinage, struck in gold, electrum, or silver depending on the issuing authority. Gold staters typically weigh 8–8.5 grams on the Attic standard.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PRICE L4?: PRICE L4 is a Gold Stater of Lysimachus (305 BC) struck at the Sestus mint cataloged under Price no. L4.
How do you identify PRICE L4?: The obverse depicts Head of Athena right wearing Corinthian helmet with crest. The reverse depicts Nike standing left holding wreath in right hand, and stylis in her left hand with the inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ.
What are the physical specifications of PRICE L4?: PRICE L4 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.55g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.