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Ancient Greece, Kingdom of Macedon, Miletos, Alexander III the Great, AR Drachm

336-323 BC

Ancient Greece, Kingdom of Macedon, Miletos, Alexander III the Great, AR Drachm
Ancient Greece, Kingdom of Macedon, Miletos, Alexander III the Great, AR Drachm
Ancient Greece, Kingdom of Macedon, Miletos, Alexander III the Great, AR Drachm
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Article code:  25-2301
Kings of Macedon, Miletos, Alexander III The Great.(336-323 BC), AR Drachm.

Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin.
Reverse: AΛEΞANΔPOY. Zeus seated left with eagle and sceptre, in left field, monogram AH.

Diameter: ± 16,8 mm.
Weight: ± 4,24 g

EF/UNC
Price 2124
1
Alexander III of Macedon, commonly known as Alexander the Great (356 BC – 323 BC) was a king of Macedon and one of history’s most renowned military leaders. Born in Pella, Macedonia, to King Philip II and Queen Olympias, Alexander was tutored by the philosopher Aristotle. At just 20 years old, he ascended to the throne following his father’s assassination.

Alexander embarked on an extraordinary campaign of conquest, defeating the Persian Empire and extending his rule across Greece, Egypt, and much of Asia, reaching as far as India. Known for his innovative tactics and charismatic leadership, he was undefeated in battle and is widely considered one of history's most successful military commanders.

Alexander also promoted cultural exchange, spreading Greek ideas while integrating local customs, shaping the Hellenistic world.

He died in Babylon at the age of 32, likely from fever or illness, leaving behind a vast but unstable empire that fragmented among his generals. Alexander’s legacy endures as a symbol of ambition, military genius, and cultural synthesis.

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Features and Specifications

Period Ancient, Ancient Greece
Category Coins
Material Silver
Country Ancient Greece
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