A new type of Hellenistic coin from Ravna (Timacum Minus)?

Abstract

A coin was discovered as a chance find northeast of the Roman fort Timacum Minus, and, based on our knowledge so far, represents an unknown specimen in science. The obverse shows a male profile facing right, wearing a Corinthian helmet. On the reverse, in a laurel wreath, there is an inscription in Greek letters in two lines: C I [?]/ MωN, with a palm branch below. Sources say that the conflict between Alexander the Great and the Triballi led by King Syrmus took place in 335 BC near the former island of Peuce that used to exist in the Danube delta. In this battle, Alexander failed to destroy the Triballi, but forced the king Syrmus into a vassal relationship. Is it possible that the specimen found near Timacum Minus, located on the border of the then most powerful tribal community, is an example of the emissions of Syrmus?