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| 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. |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | |
| Надписи аверса | |
| 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'