Description: Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander III the Great (336 - 323 BC). Salamis mint. Struck circa 323-315 BC. Macedonian shield, boss decorated with gorgoneion / B-A; Macedonian helmet, caduceus to lower left.

Diameter: AE15 mm

Weight: 4,22 g

Grade: gVF/gVF

Attribution: Price 3158; Liampi, Chronologie 170-92

Commentary: black patina, great details, well centered

History: At the time of his death, Alexander's empire covered some 5,200,000 square kilometers, conquered in just 10 years - it took the Romans nearly 300 years to achieve the same.

Article Number: 026-09-02-41652