Katalog
| Emittent | Tomis (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 44 BC - 42 BC |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nennwert | Gold Stater (20) |
| Währung | Drachm |
| Material | Gold |
| Gewicht | 8.3 g |
| Durchmesser | |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Round (irregular) |
| Prägetechnik | Hammered |
| Ausrichtung | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) |
| Aversbeschreibung | Diademed portrait of Alexander (with horns of Baal) facing right. |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | |
| Averslegende | |
| Reversbeschreibung | Seated Athena with figure in hand raised, Greek lettering. |
| Reversschrift | Greek |
| Reverslegende |
βασιλιάς Λυσίμαχος (Translation: King Lysimachus) |
| Rand | Plain |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
ND (44 BC - 42 BC) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 7072981700 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
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'