Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III
Features
| Issuer |
Mesembria
(Thrace)  |
|---|---|
| Stated authority |
Alexander III the Great (336 BC - 323 BC)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 250 BC - 175 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Attic drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.92 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 181412 |
Obverse
Head of Herakles in lion skin headdress to right
Reverse
Zeus seated left on high-backed throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left. To left, Corinthian helmet to right above monogram of ΖΩ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΖΩ
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Mint
Mesambria, Thrace, modern-day Nesebar, BulgariaSee also
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| ND (250 BC - 175 BC) | 
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Numista Rarity index: 97
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Nomos AG Auction 2 Lot 61 
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18 May 2010 | XF |
USD 2260.67
(CHF 1800.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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