Ancient Hellenistic Bronze Coin – Alexander the Great AE Bronze Unit (Herakles / Zeus Type), c. 4th–3rd Century BC An authentic ancient Hellenistic bronze coin, specifically an AE Bronze Unit, issued in the name of Alexander III of Macedon (Alexander the Great) or struck shortly after his death as a posthumous issue. The obverse depicts Herakles wearing the lion skin of the Nemean Lion, the standard portrait type used on Alexander’s coinage and often mistaken for Alexander himself in heroic form. The reverse shows Zeus seated on a throne, holding attributes (now worn), a canonical design used across Alexander’s bronze and silver issues. With a diameter of approximately 19 mm and a weight of c. 6–7 g, this piece firmly belongs to the category of AE Bronze Units, smaller-denomination coins intended for everyday circulation throughout Alexander’s empire and the early Hellenistic kingdoms. These are bronze issues, not silver denominations such as tetradrachms or drachms. The coin displays a stable green and brown patina with earthen encrustations, consistent with long burial and genuine ancient origin. Details: Culture: Ancient Greek / Hellenistic Ruler: Alexander III of Macedon (or posthumous) Denomination: AE Bronze Unit (AE 18–20) Type: Herakles / Zeus Date: c. 4th–3rd Century BC Material: Bronze Diameter: approx. 19 mm Weight: approx. 6–7 g Condition: Good ancient condition; wear and patina consistent with age Authenticity: Ancient original ***** Dear bidders, please note that we do not ship to the UK or to countries outside the European Union. If you are located outside the EU and win this lot, the sale will unfortunately have to be cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Enjoy the bidding. (M17)