Description: Right Click picture to see larger image size. ALEXANDER the GREAT SILVER DRACHM CERTIFIED COIN KINGS of MACEDON ALEXANDER III THE GREAT 336-323 BC In less than five years Alexander had defeated the mighty Persians. Alexander marched his troops victoriously into Babylon, with its gardens and walls, which according to legend were 300 foot high and wide enough to accommodate two chariots riding abreast, where Alexander died (assassinated--presumably poisoned) in 323 BC. Silver Drachm. c. 4.2g 16mm. Sardes mint. Struck 323-319 BC. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, naked to waist, , eagle in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; lit torch in left field; A below throne; AΛEΞANΔPOY (Of Alexander in Greek) down right field with the last two lettters in the exergue--very rare variant. Ref. Müller 31; ADM I, Series XV, pg. 30 note; Price 2637 ("Price" = M.J. Price. The Coinage in the Name of Alexander the Great...London. 1991). NGC Certified and Graded Very Fine. Very attractive hi-relief obverse; conservatively graded--truly a Choice VF, perhaps better, coin. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed. Any item ever shown otherwise may be returned unaltered for full refund less shipping. If any item purchased is not to your satisfaction you may return it unaltered within 30 days of purchase for a full refund less shipping. We also guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality in all transactions.
Price: 319 USD
Location: Eagle River, Wisconsin
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Denomination: Drachma
Composition: Silver
Certification: NGC
Year: 323 BC
Grade: VF
Date: 319 BC
Era: Ancient
Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
Coin type: Ancient
Material: Silver
Ruler: Alexander the Great
NGC Certification Verification: https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/6834631-213/NGCAncients/
Culture: Greek
