Catalogus
| Uitgever | Tomis (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 44 BC - 42 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | Gold Stater (20) |
| Valuta | Drachm |
| Samenstelling | Gold |
| Gewicht | 8.3 g |
| Diameter | |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round (irregular) |
| Techniek | Hammered |
| Oriëntatie | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Diademed portrait of Alexander (with horns of Baal) facing right. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | |
| Opschrift voorzijde | |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Seated Athena with figure in hand raised, Greek lettering. |
| Schrift keerzijde | Greek |
| Opschrift keerzijde |
βασιλιάς Λυσίμαχος (Translation: King Lysimachus) |
| Rand | Plain |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
ND (44 BC - 42 BC) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 7072981700 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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'