Posthumous Tetradrachm of Lysimachos from Byzantion c. 190

Editor: Here we have a Posthumous Tetradrachm of Lysimachos from Byzantion. It's a striking coin, and I'm fascinated by the crispness of the profile. What compositional elements stand out to you? Curator: Observe how the dense, almost baroque rendering of the hair contrasts with the clean lines of the profile. Note also the balance between the figural representation and the inscription on the reverse. Does this contrast strike you as intentional, perhaps symbolic? Editor: I hadn't considered that. It does seem to emphasize the power of the portrait. I learned a lot. Thank you. Curator: Indeed. By focusing on the formal elements, we can begin to understand how the coin functions as a potent visual statement.