Kings of Macedon – Alexander III “the Great” (336–323 BC)
Silver Tetradrachm Pendant | Uncertain Greek Mint
Authentic Ancient Greek Coin
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Coin Details
•Kingdom: Macedon
•Ruler: Alexander III “the Great”
•Date: 336–323 BC
•Mint: Uncertain mint in Greece
•Denomination: Tetradrachm
•Material: Silver (AR)
•Weight: 16.71 g
•Diameter: 31 mm
•Die Axis: 12h
•Condition: Good Very Fine
•Reference: Price 839
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Description
This authentic silver tetradrachm was struck in the name of Alexander III the Great, one of the most influential figures in world history. Tetradrachms of this type were among the most important trade coins of antiquity, widely accepted across the Mediterranean due to their consistent weight and high silver quality.
Obverse:
Head of Herakles facing right, wearing the lion skin of the Nemean Lion. Herakles was considered the divine ancestor of the Macedonian royal house and symbolizes strength, courage, and heroic virtue, qualities closely associated with Alexander himself.
Reverse:
Legend AΛEΞANΔPOY (“of Alexander”).
Zeus seated left on a throne, holding an eagle and a sceptre, symbols of supreme authority and divine kingship.
The control letters ΠΑ appear in the left field, identifying this specific emission.
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Historical Significance
Alexander the Great created an empire stretching from Greece and Egypt to the borders of India, spreading Greek culture, language, and ideas across three continents and shaping what is now known as the Hellenistic world. Even after his death, his name and imagery continued to dominate coinage, serving as a symbol of legitimacy, power, and continuity.
Coins like this tetradrachm are tangible witnesses to the birth of a new era in ancient history, where Greek and Eastern cultures merged under Alexander’s enduring legacy.
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Mounting & Presentation
This authentic ancient silver tetradrachm is set as a pendant in a 925 sterling silver frame, plated with 14k gold.
The mounting is designed to protect the integrity of the ancient coin while enhancing its visual presence, transforming a museum-grade artifact into an elegant and wearable piece of history.
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Included with Your Purchase
✔️ Authentic ancient silver tetradrachm of Alexander III “the Great”
✔️ 925 sterling silver frame, 14k gold plated
✔️ Certificate of Authenticity & Provenance, issued by Numisnation
✔️ Genuine leather cord necklace (random color)
✔️ Handcrafted envelope made from traditional Amalfi paper, produced using real cotton fibers, following medieval techniques
✔️ Certificate envelope closed and sealed with wax, bearing the official Numisnation logo
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Why This Piece Matters
•One of the most iconic coin types of the ancient world
•Issued in the name of Alexander the Great
•Powerful mythological and royal symbolism
•Genuine ancient silver transformed into timeless jewelry
•Each piece is unique and historically irreplaceable
This pendant is not just jewelry—it is a tangible link to the legacy of Alexander the Great and the origins of the Hellenistic age.