Katalog
| 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 |
| Další informace |
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'