336–323 B.C. Macedonia Alexander III Silver Drachm

Ancient Silver Drachm Of Alexander The Great

• COINAGE OF HISTORY’S MOST FAMOUS CONQUEROR – These silver drachms were struck in the name of Alexander the Great, one of the most famous historical figures of all time! Each coin is approximately the size of a modern U.S. dime, weighs about 4 grams, and displays one of the most famous ancient historical figures, Alexander the Great.
• RICH IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY – The coins feature the Greek mythological hero Heracles (Hercules) wearing a lion skin scalp on the obverse, and the Greek god Zeus seated on the reverse.
• COMBINATION OF HISTORICAL, MYTHOLOGICAL, AND ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE – The relationship to and inscription of Alexander the Great, the Greek mythological figures depicted, and the importance to ancient commerce all combined into one coin make these pieces an excellent representation of the ancient world on several levels.
• SPECTACULAR PACKAGING – Your 336–323 B.C. Macedon Alexander III Silver Drachm comes beautifully displayed in a storycard folder that includes information about Alexander the Great that includes a Certificate of Authenticity.

There’s no doubt that Alexander III of Macedon was one of the world’s greatest generals, building an unprecedented empire that stretched from the Balkans to modern-day Pakistan—and he did it all before he died at the age of 32! No wonder he is universally regarded to this day as the one-and-only Alexander the Great. Young, handsome, and compassionate, Alexander also fought side-by-side with his soldiers, further enduring him in the eyes of his troops wo literally followed him the ends of the earth. You may not be able to follow Alexander on his far-flung adventures from Egypt to India, but you can secure this magnificent coin that was struck during the legendary warrior’s lifetime!

Minted During The Lifetime Of Alexander The Great

Though this coin was minted during the lifetime of Alexander, it does not feature his profile. Instead, coins of the time featured gods, goddesses, or animals. It was not until after Alexander’s death that coins featured his likeness—though that practice continued for centuries! This coin is either a “lifetime issue” or was minted immediately after Alexander’s death. Dating between 336 and 323 B.C., this Silver Drachm depicts the Greek hero Heracles on the obverse in his lion headdress, and mighty Zeus seated upon his throne on the reverse.

The World’s Most Famous Conqueror

The son of King Philip II, Alexander III—later known as Alexander the Great—became king of Macedonia before the age of 20 following his father’s assassination. But despite his youthful age, he proved more than qualified or the job. Not only had he learned the art of kingships and politics from his father but had been tutored by the great philosopher Aristotle. As king, Alexander put an end to the Persian Wars that had been waged against the Western World for more than 200 years. It took 13 years of bloody war, but when the weapons were finally lowered Alexander looked upon the Persians as his brothers and offered them a better life.

This ancient treasure will come beautifully displayed in a storycard folder that includes information about Alexander the Great that includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Hold the coin struck by history’s most famous conqueror; secure this 336–323 B.C. Macedon Silver Drachm of Alexander the Great today!