Alexander III the Great; head of Apollo/horse
Description:
Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander III the Great (336 - 323 BC). Macedonian mint, lifetime issue. Head of Apollo right, hair bound in tainia / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ; horse prancing right, mint mark below.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
3,28 g
Grade:
gVF/gVF
Attribution:
SNG Cop 191, F
Commentary:
scarce lifetime issue; great patina and sharp details
History:
Bucephalos was Alexander's horse for 20 years and carried him as far as modern Pakistan.
Article Number:
003-04-03-41652