#M403# Greek bronze Macedonian coin of King Lysimachos from 305-281 BC islamic REFERENCE: SNG Ans 646-7

REFERENCE: SNG Ans 646-7

- Lion attacking stag right

- Crowned bust of Leo facing

Reference: Haughton 876

Reference: Svoronos 79

#M403# Greek bronze Macedonian coin of King Lysimachos from 305-281 BC islamic REFERENCE: SNG Ans 646-7Welcome 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)