| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 209 | Silver | Auction date: 28 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 58 Price realized: 170 EUR (Approx. 182 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: The Thracian Chersonese. Lysimacheia circa 309-281 BC. Bronze Æ 24 mm, 12,83 g Diademed head of Lysimachos right / ΛYΣI-MAXEΩN, lion leaping right; monogram below. Good Very Fine SNG Copenhagen 899. Lysimacheia, also known as Lysimachia, was an ancient city located in the region of Thrace, situated near the Hellespont (modern-day Dardanelles) in present-day Turkey. The city was founded by Lysimachus, one of the Diadochi, the successors of Alexander the Great, in the early 3rd century BCE. Lysimacheia played a significant role in the Hellenistic period as a strategically important city due to its location at the entrance of the Hellespont, a vital waterway connecting the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. Its position made it a key center for maritime trade and military control of the region. Under the rule of Lysimachus, the city flourished and became a prominent urban center with fortified walls, public buildings, and a bustling harbor. Lysimacheia also served as a military stronghold, playing a crucial role in the power struggles among the Successor Kingdoms that followed the death of Alexander the Great. After the death of Lysimachus in 281 BCE, Lysimacheia came under the control of various Hellenistic rulers, including the Seleucids and the Kingdom of Pergamon. The city continued to be an important hub for trade and commerce, benefiting from its strategic location along major maritime routes. Lysimacheia's importance declined in the Roman period as the focus of regional power shifted to other cities such as Byzantium (later Constantinople) and Nicomedia. However, it remained inhabited into the Byzantine era and beyond, albeit on a smaller scale. Today, the ancient city of Lysimacheia lies in ruins, with archaeological remains scattered across the modern landscape. While much of its history has been overshadowed by other ancient cities in the region, Lysimacheia played a significant role in the Hellenistic world as a strategic center of trade, military power, and cultural exchange. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
