Thrace Mesambria AR Tetradrachm c.280-225 BC – Alexander the Great Type – NGC XF Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5

• Region/City: Thrace, Mesambria (modern Nesebar, Black Sea)

• Date: circa 280-225 BC

• Denomination: AR Tetradrachm – in the name and types of Alexander III the Great

• Metal: Silver

• Weight: 16.75 g

• Diameter: approx. 30-32 mm (broad flan)

• Obverse: Head of Heracles right, wearing lion-skin headdress

• Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and scepter; AΛEΞANΔPOY to right, Mesambrian controls in field

• Grade: NGC Ancients XF – Strike 5/5, Surface 5/5

• Certification: NGC 3988144-007

• Condition: Choice XF with full strike, no test cuts, original cabinet tone

• Pedigree: Classic-Coins Inc inventory

Description:

An early posthumous Alexander tetradrachm from the important Black Sea colony of Mesambria. Struck nearly 50 years after Alexander's death, these broad-flan issues are prized for their Hellenistic style and historical link to the trade routes of Thrace.

This example is exceptional for the type: NGC gives it perfect 5/5 for both strike and surface – rare for Mesambria, which often comes brushed or porous. Heracles' lion mane is fully rendered, and Zeus is sharply centered with a crisp eagle. The surfaces show attractive old toning with underlying luster, confirming the high surface grade.

A premium Alexander-type tetradrachm, ideal for a high-grade type set or Black Sea collection, and already certified for easy resale.

Perfect for: Alexander the Great portrait coins, Thrace, NGC slabbed ancients.