Alexander III ‘the Great’ 336-323BC Silver Drachm gVF
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Struck at Abydus Mint circa 323-280 BC.
Silver drachm from the Kingdom of Macedon during Alexander III's reign (336-323 B.C.). This coin, weighing 4.22 grams, was minted circa 323-317 B.C. in Abydus. One side displays Herakles' head in a lion skin with intricate dotted borders, while the other showcases Zeus seated on a throne holding an eagle, with a tuny fish to the left and a mysterious monogram beneath the throne.
Obverse: Head of Herakles facing right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied before neck.
Reverse: Zeus seated on backless throne facing to the left
Alexander the Great was a legendary Greek king who conquered much of the known world in the 4th century BC. He is known for his military tactics and strategic brilliance, as well as his cultural and political achievements in spreading Greek culture throughout the lands he conquered.
Silver drachm from the Kingdom of Macedon during Alexander III's reign (336-323 B.C.). This coin, weighing 4.22 grams, was minted circa 323-317 B.C. in Abydus. One side displays Herakles' head in a lion skin with intricate dotted borders, while the other showcases Zeus seated on a throne holding an eagle, with a tuny fish to the left and a mysterious monogram beneath the throne.
Obverse: Head of Herakles facing right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied before neck.
Reverse: Zeus seated on backless throne facing to the left
Alexander the Great was a legendary Greek king who conquered much of the known world in the 4th century BC. He is known for his military tactics and strategic brilliance, as well as his cultural and political achievements in spreading Greek culture throughout the lands he conquered.