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| 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'