Stater - Tomis Civil War issue in the name of Lysimachus

Эмитент Tomis (Thrace)
Год 44 BC - 42 BC
Тип Standard circulation coin
Номинал Gold Stater (20)
Валюта Drachm
Состав Gold
Вес 8.3 g
Диаметр
Толщина
Форма Round (irregular)
Техника Hammered
Ориентация Medal alignment ↑↑
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Описание аверса Diademed portrait of Alexander (with horns of Baal) facing right.
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Описание реверса Seated Athena with figure in hand raised, Greek lettering.
Письменность реверса Greek
Надписи реверса βασιλιάς Λυσίμαχος
(Translation: King Lysimachus)
Гурт Plain
Монетный двор
Тираж ND (44 BC - 42 BC) - -
ID Numisquare 7072981700
Дополнительная информация

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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