KINGDOM OF THRACE Lysimachus, 305-281 BC Thracian Kingdom Lysimachus (305–281 BC) AR Drachm Colophon Mint, NGC CH XF NGC Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 Strike: 5/5 Sur

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Certification details

Certification number: 8243525-013

Grade: Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5

NGC collectible ID: 800360

Pedigree: obv Heracles. rv Zeus.

Nominal value: AR Drachm

Strike: Strike: 5/5

Surface: Surface: 4/5

Weight: (4.29g)

Mint Mark: KINGDOM OF THRACE

Year: Lysimachus, 305-281 BC

Thracian Kingdom — Lysimachus (305–281 BC)
AR Drachm – Colophon Mint, Posthumous Issue (c. 301–297 BC)
Grade: NGC Choice XF 5/5 – 4/5

Obverse
Head of Heracles right, wearing lion-skin headdress with tied paws.

Reverse
Legend AΛEΞANΔPOY; Zeus seated left on backless throne, right leg drawn back on stool, eagle in outstretched right hand and grounded scepter in left. Crescent above lion‑head in left field; Π below strut.

Specifications
Certification: NGC Choice XF 5/5 – 4/5

Historical & Numismatic Significance
This drachm is a posthumous issue struck at Colophon circa 301–297 BC under Lysimachus’s reign, using Alexander the Great’s iconography. The Heracles head and seated Zeus reinforce divine authority

Condition & Market Insight
Grade: NGC Choice XF – denotes fine detail with even wear

Title:
Lysimachus AR Drachm, Colophon c. 301–297 BC – Heracles/Seated Zeus (AΛEΞANΔPOY), NGC Choice XF, Scarce


Description:
This 17 mm, 4.36 g silver drachm was struck at Colophon during Lysimachus’s reign (~301–297 BC) as part of a posthumous Alexander-type series. The obverse features a boldly rendered Heracles head, while the reverse shows Zeus enthroned with eagle and scepter, accented by a crescent and Greek Π. Struck on a high-quality flan and graded NGC Choice XF 5/5–4/5, it offers sharp iconography and choice preservation.

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