Struck during the reign of Lysimachos—one of Alexander the Great’s trusted bodyguards turned king—this remarkable silver tetradrachm carries with it the weight of empires and the aura of divinity. Minted in Thrace between 297 and 281 B.C.E., during Lysimachos’ brief but ambitious rule over Asia Minor, the coin serves as both political declaration and sacred tribute.
On the obverse, Alexander the Great is depicted with striking realism—one of the few ancient coins believed to bear his actual likeness. Crowned with the Horn of Ammon, the image evokes his posthumous deification and his claimed descent from the Egyptian god. It is a bold portrayal: the conqueror not merely as a king, but as a god among men.
The reverse features the goddess Athena, regal and composed, seated with spear in hand and shield at her side. In her outstretched hand she offers Nike, the Winged Victory, symbolizing divine favor and conquest—an ideal Lysimachos likely hoped to invoke for himself through this coinage.
Encased in a custom-designed 18K gold setting, this ancient silver tetradrachm is more than a relic—it is a wearable echo of one of history’s most legendary figures and a testament to the turbulent struggle for power in the shadow of Alexander’s empire. Rare, regal, and reverent, this pendant bridges myth and memory in gleaming gold.
Product Description:
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Coin Type: Hand struck
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Denomination: Tetradrachm
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Mint: Thrace, Lysimachos
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Empire: Greek
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Ruler: Lysimachos
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Date: 297-281 B.C.E
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Metal: Silver
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Obverse: Alexander the Great with Horn of Ammon.
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Reverse: Athena seated left, left arm resting on shield, spear behind, right arm holding Nike, Winged Victory.
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Setting: Handcrafted setting in 18K gold.
- Note: Chain may be purchased separately.
Certificate of Authenticity with photo specific images included.
Inv# SC81518
