336-323 BC Alexander the Great Silver Tetradrachm NGC Choice Fine 4x3

Few ancient coins carry the historical weight of a genuine Alexander the Great Tetradrachm, struck in the name of the conqueror who reshaped the entire known world. This silver tetradrachm was issued by the Kingdom of Macedon under Alexander III, 336-323 BC, and classified by NGC Ancients as an early posthumous issue, meaning it was struck shortly after Alexander's death by his successors continuing his coinage tradition. The type was the dominant silver coin of the Hellenistic world, circulating from Greece to the borders of India.

The obverse presents the heroic head of Heracles facing right, wearing the lion-skin headdress, with bold relief visible in the curling mane and facial features despite the coin's circulated surfaces. The reverse depicts Zeus enthroned to the left, holding an eagle in his outstretched right hand and a scepter in his left, with the Greek legend ALEXANDROU running along the right field. Control marks are visible beneath the throne, consistent with early posthumous workshop practice.

NGC Ancients grades this coin Choice Fine with a Strike of 4/5 and Surface of 3/5, indicating a well-centered strike with good device definition and surfaces that show honest wear consistent with ancient circulation. Alexander tetradrachms represent one of the most recognized and widely collected ancient coin types, and early posthumous issues are particularly sought after for their close stylistic ties to lifetime coinage. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.

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