CVC & Collectables presents a Hellenistic-era silver tetradrachm struck at Mesembria in Thrace, following the iconic types of Alexander III. Issued during the late 2nd to mid-1st century BC, these civic issues continued Alexander’s powerful imagery long after his death, reflecting the enduring prestige of Macedonian coinage in the Black Sea region.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Mesembria, Thrace
- Date: c. 125–65 BC
- Catalog: NGC Ancients
- Metal: Silver (AR)
- Weight: 15.98 g
- Denomination: Tetradrachm
- Grade: NGC Choice Very Fine
- Strike / Surface: 4/5 – 3/5
- Notes: Die shift; marks noted; brushed
- Mint: Mesembria (modern Nesebar, Bulgaria)
- Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin (Alexander III type)
- Reverse: Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; Greek legends
Emperor History – Alexander III of Macedon
- Reign: 336–323 BC
- Legacy: Created one of the largest empires of the ancient world
- Coinage Impact: His Herakles/Zeus tetradrachm became the most copied silver type in antiquity
- Posthumous Use: Cities like Mesembria struck “Alexander type” coins for over a century after his death
Collectibility:
Mesembria tetradrachms are sought after for their historical continuity, solid silver fabric, and association with Alexander’s enduring monetary legacy. Choice VF examples with full devices and attractive toning remain popular among collectors of Hellenistic and Thracian coinage. Find more alike here!
