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Kingdom of Macedon Alexander the Great Silver Tetradrachm 336-323 BC
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This silver tetradrachm was struck during the lifetime or shortly after the death of Alexander III of Macedon, also known as Alexander the Great, who ruled from 336 to 323 BC. Issued during one of history's most transformative military campaigns, this coin circulated throughout the vast territories conquered by Alexander, from Greece to the edges of India. The tetradrachm served as the standard high-value silver denomination across the Hellenistic world, facilitating trade and tribute in an empire that redefined political and economic boundaries. This piece has been certified AU (About Uncirculated) by NGC Ancients with a strike rating of 5/5 and a surface rating of 4/5, reflecting its well-preserved state.
The obverse features a right-facing portrait of Heracles wearing the lion-skin headdress, a symbol of divine strength and heroic virtue closely associated with Alexander's claimed ancestry. The engraving exhibits bold relief with clear facial features, strong musculature, and well-defined texture in the lion's mane. The reverse depicts Zeus seated left on a throne, holding an eagle in his extended right hand and a scepter in his left, symbolizing supreme divine authority and royal legitimacy. The legend and monograms are visible, with portions of the design extending toward the flan edge, typical of the hand-struck method used in ancient minting. The devices are well centered with even wear across the high points.
Graded AU by NGC Ancients, this tetradrachm displays surfaces consistent with light circulation, retaining much of its original detail and a pleasing gray-silver patina. The strike is rated 5/5, indicating full impression of the dies, and the surface quality of 4/5 reflects minimal marks or porosity. Coins of Alexander III remain highly collectible due to their historical significance, artistic merit, and role in establishing a monetary standard that persisted for centuries. This piece is desirable for collectors of Hellenistic coinage, ancient portraiture, or coins linked to legendary historical figures. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.
