282-263 BCE
AE 12 mm, 1.69
The Attalid dynasty was started by Philetairos, who was appointed by Lysimachos but declared independence during the Agathokles scandal.
Since he was a eunoch, he adopted Eumenes I and made him his successor.
Struck circa 255/0-241 BCE
AR Tetradrachm 29mm, 16.89 g, 1h
In the name of Philetairos. Pergamon mint
Laureate head of Philetairos right
Athena enthroned left, elbow resting on shield to right, crowning dynastic name; transverse spear in background, grape bunch to outer left, A to inner left, bow to right.
Westermark Group V (unlisted dies); SNG BN 1618