Kings of Macedon – Alexander III “the Great” (336–323 BC)
Silver Drachm
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Coin Details
•Kingdom: Macedon
•Ruler: Alexander III “the Great”
•Date: Circa 336–323 BC
•Denomination: Drachm
•Material: Silver (AR)
•Weight: 3.71 g
•Diameter: 16 mm
•Die Axis: 12h
•Condition: Good Very Fine
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Obverse
Head of Herakles facing right, wearing the lion skin of the Nemean Lion.
Herakles, the legendary hero and divine ancestor of the Macedonian royal house, embodies strength, courage, and heroic virtue—qualities that Alexander the Great deliberately associated with his own image and authority.
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Reverse
Greek legend AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ (“of Alexander”).
Zeus seated left on a throne, holding an eagle and a sceptre, symbols of supreme power, kingship, and divine legitimacy. The composition reflects the close connection between Alexander’s rule and the authority of the Olympian gods.
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Historical Significance
Alexander III of Macedon, known as Alexander the Great, was one of the most influential figures in world history. Through his extraordinary military campaigns, he created an empire that stretched from Greece and Egypt to the borders of India, laying the foundations of the Hellenistic world.
Silver drachms like this one played a crucial role in financing armies, facilitating trade, and spreading Alexander’s name and image across vast territories. Even centuries later, his coinage remained a powerful symbol of authority and legacy.
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Why This Coin Matters
•Authentic silver drachm issued in the age of Alexander the Great
•Powerful mythological imagery of Herakles and Zeus
•Key example of early Hellenistic monetary art
•Highly collectible and historically significant ancient coin
•A tangible witness to the creation of a world-changing empire
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Included with This Coin
✔️ Certificate of Authenticity & Provenance
✔️ Protective capsule or archival-quality holder
✔️ Handcrafted envelope made from traditional Amalfi paper, produced using pure cotton fibers following medieval techniques
✔️ Certificate envelope sealed with wax, bearing the official Numisnation logo