Stater - Tomis Civil War issue in the name of Lysimachus

Emitent Tomis (Thrace)
Rok 44 BC - 42 BC
Typ Standard circulation coin
Hodnota Gold Stater (20)
Měna Drachm
Složení Gold
Hmotnost 8.3 g
Průměr
Tloušťka
Tvar Round (irregular)
Technika Hammered
Orientace Medal alignment ↑↑
Rytci
V oběhu do
Reference
Popis líce Diademed portrait of Alexander (with horns of Baal) facing right.
Písmo líce
Opis líce
Popis rubu Seated Athena with figure in hand raised, Greek lettering.
Písmo rubu Greek
Opis rubu βασιλιάς Λυσίμαχος
(Translation: King Lysimachus)
Hrana Plain
Mincovna
Náklad ND (44 BC - 42 BC) - -
ID Numisquare 7072981700
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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'

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