Alexander III the Great; head of Apollo/horse
Description:
Alexander III the Great (336 - 323 BC). Lifetime issue, uncertain Macedonian mint 336-323 BC. Head of Apollo right, wearing tainia / AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟY; horse rearing right, A below.
Diameter:
AE15 mm
Weight:
3,34 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
SNG Alpha Bank 774-6
Commentary:
green patina, well centered, good details
History:
The most accurate depiction of Alexander is the statue of Lyssipos, comissioned personally by Alexander; the Roman copy can be seen in Louvre Museum.
Article Number:
034-05-06-41652