No. 99612148

Ancient Greek Silver Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm of Alexander the Great (336–323 BC)
No. 99612148

Ancient Greek Silver Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm of Alexander the Great (336–323 BC)
Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm of Alexander the Great (336–323 BC) – Mounted in Sterling Silver Pendant with Chain – 20.3 g total (coin Approx. c. 17 g) – 43 cm chain
A superb ancient Greek silver tetradrachm of Alexander III “the Great”, struck circa 323–280 BC, mounted in a modern sterling silver bezel and accompanied by a 43 cm sterling silver chain.
This exceptional specimen displays excellent detail on both sides and a natural antique tone, elegantly complemented by the fine modern silver mount.
Obverse:
Head of Heracles (Hercules) facing right, wearing the lion-skin headdress of the Nemean lion — a powerful emblem of strength and Alexander’s divine ancestry from Zeus through Heracles.
Reverse:
Zeus enthroned left, holding an eagle in his right hand and sceptre in his left. Greek legend “ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ” (ALEXANDROU) vertically to the right.
This iconic design, introduced under Alexander’s reign, became the most influential and widely copied coin type of the ancient world.
Specifications:
Type: Silver Tetradrachm
Issuer: Alexander III of Macedon (“Alexander the Great”)
Date: c. 323–280 BC (posthumous issue)
Material: Silver (coin), Sterling Silver (mount & chain)
Coin Weight: approx. 17 g
Total Weight (with mount): 20.3 g
Diameter: approx. 26 mm
Chain Length: 43 cm
Condition: Extremely Fine (EF) detail, light toning, sharply struck, beautifully centred. The coin is professionally mounted in a solid sterling silver bezel.
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