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| 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) |
| 縁 | Plain |
| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
ND (44 BC - 42 BC) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 7072981700 |
| 追加情報 |
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'