No. 99609981

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Ancient Greek Silver Alexander the Great Drachm
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€ 290
6 weeks ago

Ancient Greek Silver Alexander the Great Drachm

A very fine ancient Greek silver drachm struck in the name of Alexander III, the Great. The obverse displays the profiled head of Herakles wearing the skin of the Nemean lion, facing right. The reverse displays the god, Zeus, enthroned on the left, holding an eagle in his right hand and a sceptre in his left. The Greek inscription ΑΛΕΞΑΝ∆ΡΟΥ is written vertically to the right of the figure of Zeus. The legend, written in the genitive case, translates as ALEXANDROY, meaning [the coinage] ‘of Alexander’. Diameter: (circa) 1.8cm Weight: 4.23g Provenance: Ex German collection, Munich, 1990's N.B. Delivery may be longer due to the busier period and we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas. Items paid for after the 19th December will be shipped after the New Year (week commencing on the 5th January 2026). **There will be an additional fee incurred for returned shipments due to buyer’s non-response to customs enquiries and/or unsuccessful delivery attempts.**

No. 99609981

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Ancient Greek Silver Alexander the Great Drachm

Ancient Greek Silver Alexander the Great Drachm

A very fine ancient Greek silver drachm struck in the name of Alexander III, the Great. The obverse displays the profiled head of Herakles wearing the skin of the Nemean lion, facing right. The reverse displays the god, Zeus, enthroned on the left, holding an eagle in his right hand and a sceptre in his left. The Greek inscription ΑΛΕΞΑΝ∆ΡΟΥ is written vertically to the right of the figure of Zeus. The legend, written in the genitive case, translates as ALEXANDROY, meaning [the coinage] ‘of Alexander’.

Diameter: (circa) 1.8cm
Weight: 4.23g

Provenance: Ex German collection, Munich, 1990's

N.B. Delivery may be longer due to the busier period and we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas. Items paid for after the 19th December will be shipped after the New Year (week commencing on the 5th January 2026). **There will be an additional fee incurred for returned shipments due to buyer’s non-response to customs enquiries and/or unsuccessful delivery attempts.**

Final bid
€ 290
Peter Reynaers
Expert
Estimate  € 280 - € 350

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