Ancient Greek Silver Pendant
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Antique Greek silver drachma pendant from the Kings of Macedon featuring Alexander the Great, minted in Abydos (336–323 BC); obverse shows the head of Heracles wearing a lion skin, reverse reads AAEEANA, weight 4.4 g, dimensions 2.8 × 1.8 cm, in good used condition.
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Pendant of a Greek silver drachma, Kings of Macedonia; Alexander III the Great, Magnificent. From 336 to 323 BC. Minted in the city of Abydos.
OBVERSE: Head of Heracles with a lion skin.
REVERSE: legend AAEEANA. Coin minted at Vida. “reverse with Zeus, legs apart.”
Kings of Macedon. Alexander III the Great. (336–323 B.C.) Abydos. Drachma: Obv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Rev. AAEEANA.
Pendant of a Greek silver drachma, Kings of Macedonia; Alexander III the Great, Magnificent. From 336 to 323 BC. Minted in the city of Abydos.
OBVERSE: Head of Heracles with a lion skin.
REVERSE: legend AAEEANA. Coin minted at Vida. “reverse with Zeus, legs apart.”
Kings of Macedon. Alexander III the Great. (336–323 B.C.) Abydos. Drachma: Obv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Rev. AAEEANA.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Greek
Metal
Silver
Century/timeframe
Siglo IV. A.C. Reino de Alejandro Magno.
Acquired from
Auction house
Total weight
4.4 g
Year acquired
2026
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
Spain
Country of origin
Netherlands
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
2026
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Width
1.8 cm
Length
2.8 cm
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