Ancient Greek Silver Drachm, Alexander the Great - in Presentation Box (No reserve price)
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This Ancient Greek silver drachm of Alexander the Great, struck under Alexander III around 336–323 BC, depicts Herakles wearing a lion skin and Zeus seated with an eagle, and comes in a presentation box.
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Ancient Greece, Kingdom of Macedon, silver drachm, struck around 336-323 BC, struck under Alexander III.
Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin.
Reverse: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left on throne, monogram in left field.
The coin will be supplied in a reusable presentation box, securely suspended between two transparent flexible membranes without being permanently fixed. The box is suitable for both display and protected storage and opens with a simple push-to-open mechanism.
Diameter: ± 16.5 mm
Weight: ± 3.67 g
Reference: Price 2569
Condition: Fine / Very fine
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
Alexander III of Macedon, commonly known as Alexander the Great (356 BC – 323 BC) was a king of Macedon and one of history’s most renowned military leaders. Born in Pella, Macedonia, to King Philip II and Queen Olympias, Alexander was tutored by the philosopher Aristotle. At just 20 years old, he ascended to the throne following his father’s assassination.
Alexander embarked on an extraordinary campaign of conquest, defeating the Persian Empire and extending his rule across Greece, Egypt, and much of Asia, reaching as far as India. Known for his innovative tactics and charismatic leadership, he was undefeated in battle and is widely considered one of history's most successful military commanders.
Alexander also promoted cultural exchange, spreading Greek ideas while integrating local customs, shaping the Hellenistic world.
He died in Babylon at the age of 32, likely from fever or illness, leaving behind a vast but unstable empire that fragmented among his generals. Alexander’s legacy endures as a symbol of ambition, military genius, and cultural synthesis.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Ancient Greece, Kingdom of Macedon, silver drachm, struck around 336-323 BC, struck under Alexander III.
Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin.
Reverse: Zeus Aëtophoros seated left on throne, monogram in left field.
The coin will be supplied in a reusable presentation box, securely suspended between two transparent flexible membranes without being permanently fixed. The box is suitable for both display and protected storage and opens with a simple push-to-open mechanism.
Diameter: ± 16.5 mm
Weight: ± 3.67 g
Reference: Price 2569
Condition: Fine / Very fine
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
Alexander III of Macedon, commonly known as Alexander the Great (356 BC – 323 BC) was a king of Macedon and one of history’s most renowned military leaders. Born in Pella, Macedonia, to King Philip II and Queen Olympias, Alexander was tutored by the philosopher Aristotle. At just 20 years old, he ascended to the throne following his father’s assassination.
Alexander embarked on an extraordinary campaign of conquest, defeating the Persian Empire and extending his rule across Greece, Egypt, and much of Asia, reaching as far as India. Known for his innovative tactics and charismatic leadership, he was undefeated in battle and is widely considered one of history's most successful military commanders.
Alexander also promoted cultural exchange, spreading Greek ideas while integrating local customs, shaping the Hellenistic world.
He died in Babylon at the age of 32, likely from fever or illness, leaving behind a vast but unstable empire that fragmented among his generals. Alexander’s legacy endures as a symbol of ambition, military genius, and cultural synthesis.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek
Century/timeframe
336-323 BC
Name of object
Drachm, Alexander the Great - in Presentation Box
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2026
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
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
Authenticity
Original/official
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