LYSIMACHIAN KINGDOM,
    Lysimachos was one of Alexander's bodyguards.  In the freeforall following Alexander's death Lysimachos found himself in control of Thrace.  In 305 BC he started calling himself king and went on a conquering spree in Asia Minor.  He kingdom died with him in 281 BC, but his coin types remained in circulation and were copied over a century later.

Lysimachos, 323-281 BC, silver drachm, SG-6812, hd Herakles R / Zeus std L, BASILEWS LUSIMACOU, VF $185.00
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