Tomis, Moesia Inferior
Geta 209 – 211 CE
Ae Tetrassarion 27mm, 11.1g
Obv: A K Π CEΠ ΓETAC; Laureate and cuirassed bust right
Rev: MHTPOΠON TOMEΩC; Eagle with spread wings standing left, head right and wreath in beak, on garlanded base with; Δ (mark of value) in emerge
AMNG 3007
Tomis is now the city of Constanța, Romania. It was colonized by settlers from Miletos in the 6th century BCE and was in a protected location with a good harbor. It grew to be a member, and maybe the capital, of an alliance of cities in the area – including Dionysopolis, Mesembria, Istria, Kallatis, and Odessos.
It later became a member of the Delian League, until taken by Rome in 29 BCE. The modern city has grown over the ancient one, and thus few ruins are visible.
29 BCE
Rome occupies Tomis
8 CE
The poet Ovid is banished to Tomis by Augustus
16 CE
The poet Ovid dies in Tomis
269 CE
Tomis is attacked by Goths, but is not taken