Description: Right Click picture to see larger image size. ALEXANDER the GREAT SILVER LIFETIME ISSUE DRACHM 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. RARE Lifetime Issue of Alexander the Great ~ Lifetime drachms are more rare than lifetime tetradrachms! The Vast Majority of coinage struck in the name of Alexander ~ most notably, the Herakles / Zeus type ~ were struck after the death of Alexander and often more than 200 years after he died! This is a rare lifetime issue; This coin was struck 328-323 BC. Silver Drachm. c. 4.2g 16.5mm. Lampsakos mint. Lifetime Issue, Struck 328-323 BC. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, naked to waist, legs parallel, feet on stool, eagle in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; Demeter supporting long lit torches in each hand in left field; Rose below throne; AΛEΞANΔPOY (Of Alexander in Greek) down right field. Ref. Müller 398; ADM II 82. Price 1356 ("Price" = M.J. Price. The Coinage in the Name of Alexander the Great...London. 1991). NGC Certified and Graded Very Fine. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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: 371.25 USD
Location: Eagle River, Wisconsin
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Composition: Silver
Denomination: Drachma
Certification: NGC
Year: 328 BC
Grade: VF
Date: 323 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/6834631-114/NGCAncients/
Culture: Greek
