https://classicalchopped2.artinterp.org/omeka/files/original/565c0b65ba0c10a71bf192efc272efcd.jpg cc06a8f7027858f7f96cf78ee850bdda Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Coin of Lysimachos Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 305-281 BC Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource State of the Kingdom of Thrace Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Silver Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 17.25 grams Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Minted in Lampsacus, (Asia,Turkey,Mysia,Lâpseki,Lampsacus) Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. The British Museum, London, England Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. A former general and companion of Alexander, Lysimachus (reigned 305-281 BC) inherited the kingdom of Thrace in Northern Greece, to which he subsequently added parts of Asia Minor (modern Turkey). Description An account of the resource Description: The obverse of this silver coin shows the head of Alexander the Great. His head is shown facing the right, diademed and wearing a ram's horn. Alexander is shown youthful and clean-shaven, as he preferred to be portrayed. He is shown with long locks of hair rising above his forehead with eyes cast upwards. The reverse of the coin portrays the goddess Athena and Nike crowning a name with laurels. This side portrays a seated Athena, the goddess of war, a spear and shield beside her, holding Nike in her outstretched arm. Athena's shield is shown with a lion. The reverse also features a Greek legend which translates 'Of King Lysimachus'. Significance: Alexander's portrait was featured on many coins circulating in the kingdom. Alexander's image stood for an established and dependable empire. The successors of Alexander used his portrait to portray similar beliefs. Lysimachus used the king’s image on his own coins in order to cast himself in the role of successor and legitimize his claim to the kingdom of Thrace. The ram horns that are shown on Alexander's head are "horns of Ammon" symbolizing Alexander's claim that he was the son of Egyptian god Ammon. By alluding to his divine parenthood, he is capitalizing on the Egyptian Tradition in which pharaohs were thought to be gods on Earth. On the reverse, Athena and Nike (Victory) are shown crowning Lysimachus name with laurels, symbolizing victory and honor. This exerts his own royal authority by naming himself "king". Athena is holding a shield to her side with a lion. The lion references Lysimachus's famous exploit of killing a lion with his bare hands and reinforces his association with Alexander, who used the skin of the Nemean lion as a symbol of courage and power. The inscription, translated from Greek, reads "OF KING LYSIMACHUS." References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. Petac, Emanuel. “From the Types of Alexander to Lysimachus: The Chronology of Some Mesembrian and Other West Pontic Staters.” American Journal of Numismatics (1989-), vol. 23, 2011, pp. 7–15. JSTOR, JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/43619972. http://www.jstor.org.proxy-um.researchport.umd.edu/stable/pdf/43619972.pdf?refreqid=search%3Ae9a32e3a56c13a57487fafdbe3e5f963 “Collection Online.” Britishmuseum.org, The British Museum , www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=1264038&partId=1. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Coin of Lysimachos Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 305-281 BC Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource State of the Kingdom of Thrace Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Silver Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource ca. 3 cm diameter Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Minted in Lampsacus, (Asia,Turkey,Mysia,Lâpseki,Lampsacus) Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. The British Museum, London, England Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. A former general and companion of Alexander, Lysimachus (reigned 305-281 BC) inherited the kingdom of Thrace in Northern Greece, to which he subsequently added parts of Asia Minor (modern Turkey). Description An account of the resource Description: The obverse of this silver coin shows the head of Alexander the Great. His head is shown facing the right, diademed and wearing a ram's horn. Alexander is shown youthful and clean-shaven, as he preferred to be portrayed. He is shown with long locks of hair rising above his forehead with eyes cast upwards. The reverse of the coin portrays the goddess Athena and Nike crowning a name with laurels. This side portrays a seated Athena, the goddess of war, a spear and shield beside her, holding Nike in her outstretched arm. Athena's shield is shown with a lion. The reverse also features a Greek legend which translates 'Of King Lysimachus'. Significance: Alexander's portrait was featured on many coins circulating in the kingdom. Alexander's image stood for an established and dependable empire. The successors of Alexander used his portrait to portray similar beliefs. Lysimachus used the king’s image on his own coins in order to cast himself in the role of successor and legitimize his claim to the kingdom of Thrace. The ram horns that are shown on Alexander's head are "horns of Ammon" symbolizing Alexander's claim that he was the son of Egyptian god Ammon. By alluding to his divine parenthood, he is capitalizing on the Egyptian Tradition in which pharaohs were thought to be gods on Earth. On the reverse, Athena and Nike (Victory) are shown crowning Lysimachus name with laurels, symbolizing victory and honor. This exerts his own royal authority by naming himself "king". Athena is holding a shield to her side with a lion. The lion references Lysimachus's famous exploit of killing a lion with his bare hands and reinforces his association with Alexander, who used the skin of the Nemean lion as a symbol of courage and power. The inscription, translated from Greek, reads "OF KING LYSIMACHUS." References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. Petac, Emanuel. “From the Types of Alexander to Lysimachus: The Chronology of Some Mesembrian and Other West Pontic Staters.” American Journal of Numismatics (1989-), vol. 23, 2011, pp. 7–15. JSTOR, JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/43619972. http://www.jstor.org.proxy-um.researchport.umd.edu/stable/pdf/43619972.pdf?refreqid=search%3Ae9a32e3a56c13a57487fafdbe3e5f963 “Collection Online.” Britishmuseum.org, The British Museum , www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=1264038&partId=1. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Anna Nielsen