Alexander the Great, Silver Drachm

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Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander the Great (336-323 BC). Silver Drachm, posthumous issue struck under Philip III, mint of Kolophon, c. 323-217 BC. Obverse: Head of young Herakles, with the features…
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Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander the Great (336-323 BC).

Silver Drachm, posthumous issue struck under Philip III, mint of Kolophon, c. 323-217 BC.

Obverse: Head of young Herakles, with the features of Alexander (?) facing right, wearing a lion skin headdress. Reverse: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and sceptre, spearhead behind.

(Price 1755).

Good Very Fine.

4.26g.

Specification

Period 336 - 323 BC
Date c. 323-217 BC
Coin Group

Ancient Greece

Denomination

Drachm

Coin Ruler

Alexander III

Country

Thrace and Macedonia

Coin House

Kings of Macedon

Metal

Silver

Mint Mark

Kolophon

References Price 1755
Weight 4.26 g

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