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

Why collectors buy this piece

• Inspired by an early Alexandrine tetradrachm struck at Odessos, one of the important Black Sea mints of the Hellenistic world
• Represents the early spread of Alexander the Great’s silver coinage into Thrace and the western Black Sea region
• Combines the iconic Herakles portrait with the enthroned Zeus reverse central to Alexandrine coinage
• Strong appeal for collectors interested in mint-specific Alexander types and early regional issues
• Distinctive historical identity linking the coin to Odessos and the wider Thracian world
• Faithfully reproduced using traditional hand-striking methods
• Each coin is intentionally irregular — like ancient originals

Best suited for collectors seeking an early mint-specific Alexander tetradrachm with strong historical identity, iconic imagery, and a clear connection to Odessos and the Black Sea region.

Overview & Craftsmanship

This Alexander the Great Odessos tetradrachm is a hand-struck sterling silver replica inspired by an early Alexandrine silver issue struck at Odessos in Thrace. 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 distinctive Black Sea 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 Odessos tetradrachm belongs to the wide Alexandrine silver coinage issued in the name and types of Alexander the Great across the Hellenistic world.
• Struck at Odessos on the western Black Sea coast, the type reflects the early spread of Alexander’s monetary system into Thrace and neighboring trading regions.
• 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 Odessos mint gives the coin a distinct regional identity, linking it to Thrace, Black Sea trade, and the local continuation of Alexander’s numismatic legacy.
• The type is valued both as a classic Alexander tetradrachm and as a mint-specific issue with strong historical and numismatic character.

Technical Details & Variations

Type: Alexander III The Great tetradrachm replica

Denomination represented: AR Tetradrachm

Era represented: 336-323 BC

Material: Sterling silver (AR)

Weight: approx. 16-17 gr

Dimensions: approx. 25-27 mm

Manufacturing method: Hand-struck (hammered)

Obverse: Bust of Herakles right, wearing lion’s skin
Legend:
Anepigraphic

Reverse: Zeus enthroned to left, holding eagle and scepter; circle monogram beneath throne and another monogram in left field
Legend:
AΛEΞANΔPOY; OΔH in ex

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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