Ancient Silver Legacy of Alexander the Great 8-pc Box Set

Alexander The Great’s Undeniable Historical Legacy In Ancient Coinage

Alexander the Great is probably the most famous, admired, discussed, and studied leader in world history. His reign began in the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon and spawned an empire that was one of the largest ever known. Most historians agree that no other single ruler controlled more of the world than Alexander. Tutored in his youth by Aristotle, a general at 16, and a king by the age of 20, Alexander is one of the most fascinating human beings to ever walk the earth. This incredible set dives headlong into the legend and lore of Alexander the Great with an assortment of coins that followed in his wake.

The World’s Most Successful Military Leader

A born leader and blessed with unlimited depths of charisma, Alexander was born 356 B.C. in a part of ancient Greece called Macedonia. Following the assassination of his father, King Philip II of Macedon, Alexander became king and led the Macedonian Army from Greece to India creating an empire that covered most of the then-known world. Hailed as a god during his own lifetime, Alexander died—some say poisoned—at the age of 33. His short reign from 336 to 323 B.C. marked the beginning of the Hellenistic Age, and coins bearing his likeness were struck in cities all over the ancient map. His legacy is still felt today for during his brief-yet-glorious 13-year reign, he built many cities in conquered lands which he often named after himself, including Alexandria in Egypt.

Coins That Illustrate The Influence Of Alexander The Great

This thorough set of silver consists of eight coins related to Alexander the Great—including a Drachm struck by Alexander the Great that features his own likeness! The set also includes coins from successor kings and subsequent mintages influenced by his iconic design. This collection of coins from this period of history illustrates how Alexander’s conquest shaped an entire era. This set includes:

• 336–323 B.C. Macedonia, Drachm of Alexander the Great. A template from which subsequent coinage was based. Alexander was the first to use his own likeness on coins, a tradition which continues to this day.
• 320–294 B.C. Greece Ionia Silver Diobol of Teos. Teos was an important port city on the Ionian coast. This coin features the portrait of a griffin, its arm raised.
• 300s B.C. Thrace Drachm of Apollonia Pontika. The temple in this city contained a colossal statue of Apollo by Calamis. The anchor on the coinage is evidence of the importance of its maritime trade.
• 300s–100s B.C. Oreos (Histiaia) Euboea Tetrobol. Oreos was an important city in classical antiquity due to its strategic location and the entrance of the North Euboean Gulf, in the middle of a large and fertile plain. It was named after Histiaia, a daughter of King Hyrieus from Greek mythology.
• 229–100 B.C. Illyria, Drachm. Illyria, in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula, was divided into small hereditary kingdoms, none ruling the entire region. For years, Illyrian pirates prayed on Roman ships until they were defeated, and Illyria was established as the Roman province of Illyricum.
• 163–130 B.C Cappadocia Drachm of Ariarathes V Eusebes. Ariarathes V Eusebes is considered to have been the greatest of the kings of Cappadocia, renowned for his cultivation of philosophy and the arts.
• 111–146 B.C Parthia Drachm of Vologases III. This kingdom in what is now Iran was held by Vologases III after 105 A.D. He was a prolific issuer of coins, suggesting that his rule was long and secure.
• 35 B.C.–A.D. 5 Indo-Scythian Drachm of Azes II. Azes II may have been the last Indo-Scythian king in the northern Indian subcontinent in what is today western Pakistan. Biblical scholars believe that one of the “Three Wise Men” who visited the Christ child was a representative sent by Azes II.

The coins in this Ancient Silver Legacy of Alexander the Great Eight-Piece Box Set will arrive encapsulated in numismatic capsules and the entire set will be beautifully displayed in a wooden display case. Limited availability, so act fast!