Stater - Tomis Civil War issue in the name of Lysimachus

発行体 Tomis (Thrace)
年号 44 BC - 42 BC
種類 Standard circulation coin
額面 Gold Stater (20)
通貨 Drachm
材質 Gold
重量 8.3 g
直径
厚さ
形状 Round (irregular)
製造技法 Hammered
向き Medal alignment ↑↑
彫刻師
流通終了年
参考文献
表面の説明 Diademed portrait of Alexander (with horns of Baal) facing right.
表面の文字体系
表面の銘文
裏面の説明 Seated Athena with figure in hand raised, Greek lettering.
裏面の文字体系 Greek
裏面の銘文 βασιλιάς Λυσίμαχος
(Translation: King Lysimachus)
Plain
鋳造所
鋳造数 ND (44 BC - 42 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 7072981700
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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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