Catalogue
| Émetteur | Tomis (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Année | 44 BC - 42 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | Gold Stater (20) |
| Devise | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Poids | 8.3 g |
| Diamètre | |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) |
| Description de l’avers | Diademed portrait of Alexander (with horns of Baal) facing right. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | |
| Légende de l’avers | |
| Description du revers | Seated Athena with figure in hand raised, Greek lettering. |
| Écriture du revers | Greek |
| Légende du revers |
βασιλιάς Λυσίμαχος (Translation: King Lysimachus) |
| Tranche | Plain |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
ND (44 BC - 42 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7072981700 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
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'