KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 35 mm, 16.14 g, 11 h), Mesembria, circa 175-150 BC. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and eagle standing right with closed wings in his right; to left, ΠΡΟ above crested helmet to right; below throne, HPA. HGC 3, 1569. Karayotov I 122. Price 1085. Toned, perfectly centered, and with a fine head of Herakles. Good very fine.

Acquired from M F T Ancient Treasures, Mike Tyre, Oklahoma.