Stater - Tomis Civil War issue in the name of Lysimachus

Emisor Tomis (Thrace)
Año 44 BC - 42 BC
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valor Gold Stater (20)
Moneda Drachm
Composición Gold
Peso 8.3 g
Diámetro
Grosor
Forma Round (irregular)
Técnica Hammered
Orientación Medal alignment ↑↑
Grabador(es)
En circulación hasta
Referencia(s)
Descripción del anverso Diademed portrait of Alexander (with horns of Baal) facing right.
Escritura del anverso
Leyenda del anverso
Descripción del reverso Seated Athena with figure in hand raised, Greek lettering.
Escritura del reverso Greek
Leyenda del reverso βασιλιάς Λυσίμαχος
(Translation: King Lysimachus)
Canto Plain
Casa de moneda
Tirada ND (44 BC - 42 BC) - -
ID de Numisquare 7072981700
Información adicional

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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