Electrotype: Kings of Thrace, Lysimachos AR Tetradrachm. Unknown maker, likely British Museum electrotype. Byzantium, circa 91-81 BC. Diademed head of Alexander to right, wearing horn of Ammon, c/m: CL CAES(ligate) in incuse rectangle / Athena Nikephoros enthroned to left, resting elbow on grounded shield, transverse spear behind; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ crowned by Nike to right; monogram to inner left, BY on throne, trident in exergue. Head, Guide VII B, 4; cf. Müller 202 for prototype. 16.94g, 36mm, 12h.
Condition as seen.
Acquired from Baldwin's of St. James.
The countermark on the original of this coin indicates that the coin was still in circulation during the reign of Claudius.