Catalog
| Issuer | Tomis (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Year | 44 BC - 42 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.3 g |
| Diameter | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) |
| Obverse description | Diademed portrait of Alexander (with horns of Baal) facing right. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | |
| Reverse description | Seated Athena with figure in hand raised, Greek lettering. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
| Reverse lettering |
βασιλιάς Λυσίμαχος (Translation: King Lysimachus) |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (44 BC - 42 BC) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 7072981700 |
| Additional information |
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'