

Continental Greece. Kings of Macedon. Alexander III 'the Great' (336-323 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Mesembria mint (Thrace). Autonomous issue, struck c. 250-175 BC. Obv. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY. Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; in inner left field, crested Corinthian helmet right above monogram. Price 992 var. (disposition of legend); HGC 3.1 1567. 16.75 g. 31.00 mm. Choice example, struck from artistic dies. Lovely delicate warm patina with golden hues, underlying luster. EF/About EF.