Thrace, Mesembria AR Tetradrachm. In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Circa 250-175 BC. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress / Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ to outer left, Corinthian helmet to right above ΔΑ monogram in inner left field. Price 996; HGC 3.2, 1567. 16.96g, 30mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; beautiful light iridescent cabinet tone. Rare.
Acquired from Chaponnière & Firmenich SA.