Alexander III the Great; head of Herakles/bow-case, club
75,00 €
Description
Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander III the Great (336 – 323 BC). Macedonian mint, lifetime issue. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / AΛEΞANΔΡOÎ¥; bow in bow-case and club, monogram below.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE17 |
| Weight [g]: | 4,82 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | Price 335 (R.H.J Ashton suggests Miletos mint for Price 335) |
| Commentary: | dark green patina, sharp details |
Historical Context
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.
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