Posthumous Tetradrachm of Lysimachos, Byzantium c. 190

Editor: This is a silver Posthumous Tetradrachm of Lysimachos. It's amazing to see the detailed engravings on such a small surface! What can you tell me about the imagery on this coin? Curator: It's fascinating how rulers used coinage to project power. This coin, minted after Lysimachos's death, depicts a deified Alexander the Great, and Athena Nikephoros, emphasizing lineage and authority. How does understanding its political purpose shape your perception? Editor: I didn't realize coins were such powerful propaganda tools. It makes me think about how money can be a statement. Curator: Exactly. The coin's imagery and circulation were carefully controlled acts of public messaging, reinforcing Lysimachos's legacy. Editor: I'll never look at a coin the same way again! Thanks for sharing your insights. Curator: My pleasure. Considering the context reveals so much more than the surface shows.