کاتالوگ
| صادرکننده | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| سال | 100 BC - 71 BC |
| نوع | Standard circulation coin |
| ارزش | Tetradrachm (4) |
| واحد پول | Drachm |
| ترکیب | Silver |
| وزن | 16.43 g |
| قطر | 28.5 mm |
| ضخامت | |
| شکل | Round (irregular) |
| تکنیک | Hammered |
| جهت | Variable alignment ↺ |
| حکاک(ها) | |
| در گردش تا | |
| مرجع(ها) | Price#1112 |
| توضیحات روی سکه | Head of Herakles in lion skin headdress to right |
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| خط روی سکه | |
| نوشتههای روی سکه | |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | Zeus seated left on high-backed throne, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left. To left, API above helmet, monogram below throne. |
| خط پشت سکه | Greek |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه |
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ (Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)) |
| لبه | |
| ضرابخانه | |
| تیراژ ضرب |
ND (100 BC - 71 BC) - - |
| شناسه Numisquare | 8113557470 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
Historical Context: This Tetradrachm, issued in Alexander III's name by Mesembria (100 BC - 71 BC), exemplifies the enduring legacy of Alexander the Great's coinage. Long after his death, autonomous cities like Mesembria, a key Black Sea port, continued striking these "pseudo-Alexanders." This practice capitalized on the established trust and pan-Hellenic recognition of the type, facilitating trade and asserting economic stability during a period of significant regional shifts and increasing Roman influence.
Artistry: The design faithfully follows the classic Alexander-type tetradrachm, reflecting a conservative artistic tradition. The obverse presents the idealized head of Herakles, often interpreted as Alexander, adorned with the Nemean lion-skin. The reverse features Zeus Aëtophoros (eagle-bearer) enthroned, holding a scepter, accompanied by the legend "ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ." While engravers remain anonymous, the stylistic school is late Hellenistic, maintaining powerful, recognizable forms, with specific local control marks (as per Price#1112) denoting Mesembrian origin.
Technical/Grading: This silver tetradrachm, weighing 16.43 gg and measuring 28.5 mmmm, adheres to the Attic weight standard, typical for late Hellenistic issues. Critical high-points for assessing wear include Herakles' forehead and the lion-skin's muzzle on the obverse, and Zeus's knee, torso, and the eagle's head on the reverse. A strong, centered strike on a broad flan is desirable, ensuring full detail and complete legends. Mesembrian issues generally display competent die engraving and striking, though variations in flan preparation and strike pressure can occur.