Katalog
| Emitent | Tomis (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Rok | 44 BC - 42 BC |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nominał | Gold Stater (20) |
| Waluta | Drachm |
| Skład | Gold |
| Waga | 8.3 g |
| Średnica | |
| Grubość | |
| Kształt | Round (irregular) |
| Technika | Hammered |
| Orientacja | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Rytownik(zy) | |
| W obiegu do | |
| Źródło(a) |
| Opis awersu | Diademed portrait of Alexander (with horns of Baal) facing right. |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | |
| Legenda awersu | |
| Opis rewersu | Seated Athena with figure in hand raised, Greek lettering. |
| Pismo rewersu | Greek |
| Legenda rewersu |
βασιλιάς Λυσίμαχος (Translation: King Lysimachus) |
| Krawędź | Plain |
| Mennica | |
| Nakład |
ND (44 BC - 42 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7072981700 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
Historical Context:This gold stater, issued by Tomis in Thrace (44-42 BC), reflects a turbulent era. Bearing Lysimachus's name, it was minted during the Roman Republican Civil Wars, following Caesar's assassination. Tomis, like other Black Sea cities, issued coinage in Lysimachus's name, leveraging a trusted monetary standard. The "Civil War issue" highlights the urgent need for coinage during this intense Roman strife, funding local defenses or tribute amidst shifting allegiances.
Artistry:The stater's artistry follows established Lysimachan iconographic tradition, a Late Hellenistic stylistic school. The obverse features a deified Alexander the Great, often with Ammon'