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Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Mesembria 125 BC - 65 BC
| Silver | 16.62 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Mesembria (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 125 BC - 65 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.62 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on high-backed throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left. To left, monogram of ΠΑΥ above helmet and below throne, monogram of ΠΥ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΠΑΥ
ΠΥ
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Mesembria (Thrace) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city-state of Mesembria, which was located in modern-day Bulgaria. The coin features an image of Alexander the Great's successor, Alexander III, and was minted during his reign from 125 BC to 65 BC. The coin was made of silver and weighed 16.62 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable artifact for collectors and historians today, offering a glimpse into the economic and political systems of ancient Greece.
