ANCIENT GREEK Macedon Alexander III the Great - 200 BC Tetradrachm Rhodes AU-MS

Description: Thank you for looking at this beautiful example of an ancient Greek coin. It features amazing style and history. This is a great chance to own a piece of history, expand your collection, or give as a gift. All coins are guaranteed authentic for life. Alexander the Great (356 BC - 323 BC) was a Macedonian ruler and military leader who created the largest empire in the ancient world. His conquests stretched from the Balkans to modern-day Pakistan and India, and included the Persian Empire, Egypt, Syria, and Asia Minor. Alexander's military campaigns also spread Greek culture throughout the Middle East, which influenced the development of Hellenistic culture after his death. Obverse: Herakles, known as Hercules in Roman mythology, is one of the most celebrated heroes of ancient Greek mythology. Born to Zeus, the king of the gods, and Alcmene, a mortal woman, Herakles is famed for his incredible strength and bravery. His life was marked by numerous challenges, most notably the Twelve Labors, a series of nearly impossible tasks assigned to him by King Eurystheus. These labors included slaying the Nemean Lion, capturing the Golden Hind of Artemis, and retrieving the golden apples of the Hesperides. Herakles' adventures and deeds, driven by both divine favor and the spite of Hera, Zeus' wife, who despised him, have made him a symbol of heroism and resilience in Western culture. After his mortal death, he was granted immortality and ascended to Olympus, where he was worshipped as a god. Reverse: The depiction of Zeus seated left on a throne, holding an eagle and a scepter on an ancient coin, is rich with symbology, reflecting his supreme status in Greek mythology and religion. As the king of the gods, Zeus symbolizes authority, power, and justice, reinforcing the legitimacy and divine right of the ruling authority issuing the coin. Seated on a throne, he is portrayed as the ruler of the gods and the universe, signifying his sovereignty and control over both the divine and mortal realms. The eagle, a sacred animal associated with Zeus, represents strength, courage, and his role as the sky god, acting as his messenger and companion. The scepter, a symbol of kingship and authority, indicates Zeus' role as the ultimate lawgiver and enforcer of order in the cosmos. Together, these elements highlight Zeus' supreme power and his central role in maintaining order and justice in both the divine and earthly realms, serving as a powerful reminder of the divine endorsement of the political power behind the coin's issuance. Era: Ancient Greek Area: Kings of MacedonDate: circa 200 - 190 BCDenomination: Silver TetradrachmObverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skinReverse: AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and sceptre. ΑΙΝΗΤΩΡ above rose; below throne, PO below strut.Size: 32 mm, 17.2 gramsMint: RhodesReference: Price 2518; HGC 6, 1455Professional Numismatic Notes: Almost Uncirculated to Mint State; wide flan, higly lusterous, an amazing coin in had ******************************************************************** STORE AND SHIPPING POLICIES, PLEASE READ********************************************************************- Shipping is FAST and FREE with tracking!- If you want shipping insurance, please let me know. Your invoice will be adjusted according to the cost of the insurance. Lucky Coin and Antiques LLC will not be held liable for lost mail that does not have the added shipping insurance. - All coins are guaranteed authentic for life.- Please message me for any additional photos or questions.- All items will come in a bubble wrap package to insure absolute protection for the contents inside.- Combine up to 5 coins on one shipping charge.- Thank you for supporting my small business! ********************************************************************

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