- One of the most iconic and important coins in history
- Ancient Greece, Macedonian Kingdom
- ALEXANDER the GREAT (336-323 B.C.E)
- Early posthumous issue 308/307 B.C.E
- Silver tetra drachma 17 grams, 28 mm. Acre, Holy Land mint
- Obverse, Hercules in lion headdress (with features of Alexander himself).
- Reverse, Zeus enthroned holding an eagle and scepter
- This design was taken from the giant statue of Zeus made of ivory and gold at Olympia, one of the now lost seven wonders of the ancient world.
- Alexander in Greek script. * ARAMAIC SCRIPT below eagle, numerical digits for ‘year 7’
- RARE year and type. VF condition
- Authenticity Guaranteed.
🪙This silver tetradrachma, an early posthumous issue from 308/307 B.C.E. of Alexander the Great (336-323 B.C.E.), is one of the most iconic and historically significant coins. Weighing 17 grams and measuring 28 mm in diameter, it was minted in Acre in the Holy Land. The obverse features Hercules donning a lion headdress, with the facial features resembling Alexander himself, symbolizing strength and heroism.
The reverse depicts Zeus enthroned, holding an eagle and a scepter, a design inspired by the colossal statue of Zeus at Olympia, crafted from ivory and gold, which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world now lost to history. The presence of Alexander’s name in Greek script, along with Aramaic script below the eagle indicating “year 7,” marks this as a rare year and type for this coin series. This coin’s condition is Very Fine (VF), indicating it has retained much of its detail over centuries. Its authenticity is guaranteed.
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