Catalogo
| Emittente | Tomis (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Anno | 44 BC - 42 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | Gold Stater (20) |
| Valuta | Drachm |
| Composizione | Gold |
| Peso | 8.3 g |
| Diametro | |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered |
| Orientamento | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i |
| Descrizione del dritto | Diademed portrait of Alexander (with horns of Baal) facing right. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | |
| Legenda del dritto | |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Seated Athena with figure in hand raised, Greek lettering. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Greek |
| Legenda del rovescio |
βασιλιάς Λυσίμαχος (Translation: King Lysimachus) |
| Bordo | Plain |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (44 BC - 42 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7072981700 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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'