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Tetradrachm In the name of Alexander III; Mesembria 175 BC - 125 BC
| Silver | 16.74 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Mesembria (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175 BC - 125 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.74 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#409529 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field Corinthian helmet right above ΜΑ and below the throne monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΜΑ
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Comment
Karayotov I 143.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Alexander the Great's father, King Philip II, on the obverse (front side), indicating that it was issued during Alexander's reign, but before his death in 125 BC. This suggests that the coin may have been minted as a way to promote Alexander's legacy and reinforce his connection to his father's kingdom, even though he had already established his own empire.
