336–323 BC Alexander III Tetradrachm, Lifetime Issue, NGC AU

This impressive silver tetradrachm was struck during the lifetime of Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great, making it one of the most historically meaningful Greek coin types available to collectors. Certified About Uncirculated by NGC with a perfect strike and attractive surfaces, it displays exceptional detail, strong metal quality, and beautiful ancient artistry. Lifetime issues are far more desirable than posthumous strikes, and this example offers outstanding visual appeal and historic weight. Minted at the height of Alexander’s rule, this coin reflects the military and cultural expansion that reshaped the ancient world. Silver tetradrachms financed his campaigns across Asia and helped unify trade throughout the empire. Their widespread circulation made them the dominant silver coinage of their era, and lifetime issues remain especially prized for their direct connection to Alexander himself. The obverse features a bold, expressive portrait of Heracles wearing the Nemean lion skin, symbolic of strength and favored by Alexander as a heroic association. The strike is sharply defined, rendering the facial features, mane texture, and contours with excellent clarity. On the reverse, Zeus is shown enthroned left, holding his eagle and scepter, accompanied by crisp inscriptions and well-formed design elements that reinforce the coin’s regal presence. NGC has graded this piece AU with perfect 5 of 5 strike quality, reflecting the remarkable sharpness of its devices. The surfaces show attractive ancient character with even color and strong remaining detail, while the metal quality is solid and problem-free for the type. Lifetime issues are far scarcer on the market and consistently command premium interest among advanced collectors. An exceptional choice for collectors of Greek coinage, early world history, or those seeking a meaningful and visually striking lifetime issue of Alexander the Great. Lifetime issues are FAR more rare than later, posthumous issues made across the Macedonian Empire following his death in 323 B.C. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.