Stater - Tomis Civil War issue in the name of Lysimachus

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'

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