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| Emissor | Tomis (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Ano | 44 BC - 42 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | Gold Stater (20) |
| Moeda | Drachm |
| Composição | Gold |
| Peso | 8.3 g |
| Diâmetro | |
| Espessura | |
| Formato | Round (irregular) |
| Técnica | Hammered |
| Orientação | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Gravador(es) | |
| Em circulação até | |
| Referência(s) |
| Descrição do anverso | Diademed portrait of Alexander (with horns of Baal) facing right. |
|---|---|
| Escrita do anverso | |
| Legenda do anverso | |
| Descrição do reverso | Seated Athena with figure in hand raised, Greek lettering. |
| Escrita do reverso | Greek |
| Legenda do reverso |
βασιλιάς Λυσίμαχος (Translation: King Lysimachus) |
| Bordo | Plain |
| Casa da moeda | |
| Tiragem |
ND (44 BC - 42 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7072981700 |
| Informações adicionais |
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'