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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 16.86 g
Diameter 29 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
560690
References Price# 977
Martin Jessop Price; 1991. The Coinage in Name of Alexander the Great and Philip Arrhidaeus. Société suisse de numismatique = Schweizerische Numismatische Gesellschaft, British Museum (2 volumes).

Obverse

Head of beardless Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress.

Reverse

Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; crested Corinthian helmet right above ME monogram in outer left field.

Script: Greek

Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOΥ

Mint

Mesambria, Thrace, modern-day Nesebar, Bulgaria

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (250 BC - 175 BC)  Photo $ 280 $ 540

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm (In the name of Alexander III)
Numismatica Ars Classica
Autumn Sale 2024
Lot 259
Internet Archive
30 Sep 2024 XF USD 533.77
(CHF 425.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm (In the name of Alexander III)
CNG
Auction 109
Lot 70
Internet Archive
12 Sep 2018 XF USD 626.00
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm (In the name of Alexander III)
Heritage Auctions
2014 April 10-12 & 15-16 CICF World and Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3032
Lot 30031
Internet Archive
10 Apr 2014 XF
(NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 5/5)
USD 650.00
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm (In the name of Alexander III)
Heritage Auctions
2013 September 25 - 27, 30 & October 1 World and Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3026
Lot 23090
Internet Archive
25 Sep 2013 XF USD 375.00
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm (In the name of Alexander III)
CNG
Electronic Auction 246
Lot 17
Internet Archive
15 Dec 2010 XF USD 485.00
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm (In the name of Alexander III)
Heritage Auctions
2010 August Boston, MA Signature ANA World Coin Auction 3010
Lot 20026
Internet Archive
16 Aug 2010 XF USD 413.00
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm (In the name of Alexander III)
Gemini
Auction V
Lot 534
Internet Archive
6 Jan 2009 XF USD 775.00
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm (In the name of Alexander III)
Leu Numismatik
Web Auction 34
Lot 292
Internet Archive
5 Jul 2025 VF USD 276.30
(CHF 220.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm (In the name of Alexander III)
Roma Numismatics
E-Sale 3
Lot 180
Internet Archive
30 Nov 2013 VF USD 133.37
(GBP 100.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm (In the name of Alexander III)
Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Auction 9
Lot 104
Internet Archive
3 Nov 2013 VF USD 230.46
(EUR 200.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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