Lysimachus Stater, Nike reverse
PRICE L4 · 305 BC · Sestus
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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.
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.
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