Alexander the Great, Silver Tetradrachm

Item Reference: C201002234 Share
Sold
Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander the Great (336-323 BC). Silver Tetradrachm, posthumous issue, mint of Pella, c. 323-317 BC. Obverse: Head of young Herakles, with the features of Alexander (?) facing…
Read more

Out of stock

Description

Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander the Great (336-323 BC).

Silver Tetradrachm, posthumous issue, mint of Pella, c. 323-317 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, bee on flower to left.

(Price 206).

Some areas of weak strike. Extremely Fine.

17.17g.

Specification

Period 336 - 323 BC
Date c. 323-317 BC
Coin Group

Ancient Greece

Denomination

Tetradrachm

Coin Ruler

Alexander III

Country

Thrace and Macedonia

Coin House

Kings of Macedon

Metal

Silver

Mint Mark

Pella

References Rice 206
Weight 17.17 g

Contact us

Tel: +44 (0)20 7930 6879
coins@baldwin.co.uk

Newsletter

Receive updates on our latest coins & medals and be the first to hear about our special offers.

Follow Us

Follow us on social media for
unmissable posts and updates…