Alexander III the Great; shield/helmet

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SKU: 010-03-02-41652

Description

Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander III the Great (336 – 323 BC). Uncertain mint in Macedon; struck under Antipater, Polyperchon, or Kassander, ca 325-310 BC. Macedonian shield, boss decorated with thunderbolt with pellets above and below / Macedonian helmet, monogram below; B-A.

Specifications

Diameter [mm]: AE16
Weight [g]: 4,04
Grade: aVF/aVF
Attribution: Price 413
Commentary: dark patina with some deposits, well centered, good detail

Historical Context

There was a rumour in the 4th century BC, that Alexander the Great was poisoned by Antipater, leter regent of whole empire, and his son Kasander.

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