#M403# Greek bronze Macedonian coin of King Lysimachos from 305-281 BC islamic - Crowned bust of Leo

- Crowned bust of Leo facing

Up for auction is a silver Anonymous Greek city issue diobol from Kyzikos

REFERENCE: SNG Ans 646-7

Reference: Haughton 876

Reference: Svoronos 79

#M403# Greek bronze Macedonian coin of King Lysimachos from 305-281 BC islamic - Crowned bust of LeoWelcome to cc coins Up for auction is a Greek bronze Macedonian coin of King Lysimachos from 305 281 BC. Diameter: 11mm ID# 403M MINT: Lysimacheia OBVERSE; NONE Helmeted head of Athena right. REVERSE; BAIE YIMAXOY Facing head of lion. Referece: SNG Cop 1170 Lysimachos was born around 360 BC to Thessalian Greek parents who had migrated to Macedonia. He served in the army of Philip II and was appointed to the select somatophylakes (royal bodyguards)