Alexander the Great Mesembria Tetradrachm Replica | Hand-Struck Silver Coin

Why collectors buy this piece

• Inspired by a historic Alexandrine tetradrachm struck at Mesembria, one of the important Black Sea mints of the Hellenistic world
• Represents the long-lived influence of Alexander the Great’s coinage well after his lifetime
• Combines the iconic Herakles portrait with the enthroned Zeus reverse central to Alexandrine silver coinage
• Strong appeal for collectors interested in mint-specific Alexander types and later regional issues
• Distinctive historical identity linking the coin to Thrace and the western Black Sea region
• Faithfully reproduced using traditional hand-striking methods
• Each coin is intentionally irregular — like ancient originals

Best suited for collectors seeking a mint-specific Alexander tetradrachm with strong historical identity, iconic imagery, and clear connection to Mesembria and the wider Alexandrine tradition.

Overview & Craftsmanship

This Alexander the Great Mesembria tetradrachm is a hand-struck sterling silver replica inspired by the later Alexandrine silver issues struck at Mesembria on the Black Sea coast. Combining the lion-scalp Herakles portrait with the enthroned Zeus reverse, the type preserves one of the most influential coin designs of the Hellenistic world in a distinct regional mint context.

Each piece is individually struck by hand rather than cast, preserving the irregular flan, varied relief, and surface character associated with ancient silver coinage. Unlike machine-pressed copies, hand-struck replicas retain the depth, individuality, and visual character that make ancient-style coinage so distinctive.

Historical & Numismatic Background

• The Mesembria tetradrachm belongs to the vast Alexandrine silver coinage issued in the name and types of Alexander the Great across the Hellenistic world.
• Struck at Mesembria on the western Black Sea coast, the type reflects the remarkable longevity and geographic spread of Alexander’s monetary system long after his conquests.
• Its design follows the classic Alexandrine formula: Herakles wearing the lion skin on the obverse, and Zeus enthroned on the reverse — one of the most recognizable and influential coin designs of antiquity.
• For collectors, the Mesembria mint gives the coin a distinct regional identity, linking it to Thrace, Black Sea trade, and the later continuation of Alexander’s coinage tradition beyond the core Macedonian and eastern mints.
• The type is valued both as a classic Alexander tetradrachm and as a mint-specific issue with strong historical and numismatic character.

Numismatic References:

This replica is inspired by ancient issues documented in standard numismatic references, including:

– Price 1072

– Müller 486

– SNG Cop 718

– Karayotov 63

Technical Details & Variations

Type: Alexander the Great Mesembria tetradrachm replica

Denomination represented: AR Tetradrachm

Authority / Mint: Mesembria mint

Era represented: 175-125 BC

Material: Sterling silver (AR)

Weight: approx. 17 gr

Dimensions: approx. 27-30 mm

Manufacturing method: Hand-struck (hammered)

Obverse: Bust of Herakles right, wearing Nemean Lion skin, scalp over head, forepaws tied at neck
Legend:
Anepigraphic

Reverse: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left on throne, right leg drawn back, eagle in extended right hand, long scepter vertical behind in left hand, Corinthian helmet over XP left, KO under throne
Legend:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY

Due to the traditional hand-striking process, variations in weight, diameter, strike, and surface are expected.

Intended Use

Suitable for:

– collectors of ancient and historical coinage

– academic or educational reference

– museum or exhibition display

– historically accurate reenactment

– high-quality numismatic gifts

Replica Disclaimer

This item is a hand-struck replica inspired by ancient coinage. It is not an original ancient coin.

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