Kings of Macedonia. Alexander III “the Great” (336–323 BC). Æ (No reserve price)

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Bronze Æ unit from the Kings of Macedonia, depicting Alexander III the Great on the obverse and a club and bow on the reverse; 21 mm, 5.11 g, Ungraded.

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Kings of Macedonia.
Alexander III “the Great” (336–323 BC).
Æ Unit (Bronze, 21 mm, 5.11 g).

Obv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress.
Rev: AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ. Club and bow in bow-case; varying symbols or monograms in field.

Reference: Hoover, Handbook of Coins of Macedon and Its Neighbors, 925.

Alexander III “the Great” transformed Macedon into the center of an empire stretching from Greece and Egypt to Central Asia and India. His coinage became one of the most recognizable currencies of the ancient world, combining heroic imagery with royal authority. Bronze issues such as this served everyday transactions within the Macedonian realm while reflecting the wider prestige of Alexander’s name and conquests.

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Drawing on more than 15 years of collecting experience, we offer ancient and medieval coins and artefacts that tell the stories of the lands and peoples of the eastern Mediterranean and the Near East.

Kings of Macedonia.
Alexander III “the Great” (336–323 BC).
Æ Unit (Bronze, 21 mm, 5.11 g).

Obv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress.
Rev: AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ. Club and bow in bow-case; varying symbols or monograms in field.

Reference: Hoover, Handbook of Coins of Macedon and Its Neighbors, 925.

Alexander III “the Great” transformed Macedon into the center of an empire stretching from Greece and Egypt to Central Asia and India. His coinage became one of the most recognizable currencies of the ancient world, combining heroic imagery with royal authority. Bronze issues such as this served everyday transactions within the Macedonian realm while reflecting the wider prestige of Alexander’s name and conquests.

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Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

I. All items are authentic and lawfully acquired through established European auction houses; provenance is documented in our records.

II. Every order includes one consolidated, signed certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, recording each item's full attribution.

III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order.

IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.

Seller's Story

Drawing on more than 15 years of collecting experience, we offer ancient and medieval coins and artefacts that tell the stories of the lands and peoples of the eastern Mediterranean and the Near East.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Kings of Macedonia
Ruler
Alexander III “the Great” (336–323 BC)
Denomination
Æ
Metal
Æ
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
5.11 g
The NetherlandsVerified
504
Objects sold
100%
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