Coins of Alexander the Great
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about Alexander the Great and Coins Minted in His Name
The Macedonian empire was founded by Alexander I but carried forward by others including Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) and Alexander the Great. Philip II developed the army and tactics that enabled Alexander to accomplish his victories. Alexander the Great is considered the greatest military general ever. The conquests of Alexander the Great changed the world for ever. Following Alexander's death in 323 BC his generals divided his vast empire between themselves and began to squabble over his legacy. In the period of turmoil that followed, the image of the deified Alexander played an important part, as his successors tried to cast themselves as his heir. Various monarchs continued the production of coins in the name of Alexander in this context. When Alexander conquered territories, he looted the conquered kingdom's precious metals, gold and silver (i.e., plunder). He, and his successors, minted coins in his name with that plunder. These coins are the plunder taken by Alexander the Great and his successor generals.
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#8564: GOLD STATER - 340 BC, Minted by Philip II, Apollo with Alexander's Facial Features !! Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE during the reign of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, around 340 BC. Obv: Alexander the Great as Apollo SOLD $2195 plus shipping
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#11174: SILVER TETRADRACHM - 310 BC, Minted by Ptolemy as Satrap of Egypt Historical Context: The Ptolemaic empire was founded by Ptolemy I after the death of Alexander the Great. Ptolemy I was a boyhood friend of Alexander and his most trusted general. After Ptolemy successfully completed the Persian war, Alexander granted him the area of Egypt. He founded an empire that lasted almost 300 years. The empire ended with Cleopatra VII, the Queen of the Nile. This coin was minted shortly after Alexander's death and before Ptolemy assumed the reign as King (Pharaoh) of Egypt. Obv: Alexander the Great in Elephant Skin Cap SOLD $1895 plus shipping
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#11879: SILVER TETRADRACHM - 310 BC, Minted by Ptolemy as Satrap of Egypt Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great in Elephant Skin Cap SOLD $1595 plus shipping
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Herakles-type Tetradrachm Coins of Alexander Tetradrachms are large silver coins. Most weight about 17 grams and measure about 24 to 30 mm diameter. The smaller diameter type (24 to 26 mm) are about the diameter of a US Quarter but 2 to 3 times as thick. The larger diameter type (27 to 30 mm) are about the diameter of a US $.50 but twice as thick. Alexander's tetradrachms and drachms features Alexander's portrait as Herakles (same as Roman Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Herakles with his bare hands. The reverse scene is Zeus, seated, holding an eagle in his outstretched hand and a legend bearing his name in Greek. When Alexander conquered territories, he looted the conquered kingdom's precious metals, gold and silver (i.e., plunder). He, and his successors, minted coins in his name with that plunder. These coins are the plunder of Alexander the Great.
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#11587: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! BABYLON MINT !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. SOLD $1595 plus shipping
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#11579: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! MILETOS MINT !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
BUY NOW
$595 plus shipping
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#0124: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 323 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! LIFETIME ISSUE !! AMPHIPOLIS MINT !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
SOLD
$695 plus shipping
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#11857: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 323 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! LIFETIME ISSUE !! AMPHIPOLIS MINT !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. BUY NOW $389 plus shipping
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#11596: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 323 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! LIFETIME ISSUE !! MYRIANDROS MINT !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. BUY NOW $895 plus shipping
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#11471: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 330-323 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! ARADOS MINT - Early Lifetime Issue Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. SOLD $1,399 plus shipping
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#11773: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 324-320 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! SIDE MINT !! Lifetime Issue! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. SOLD $419 plus shipping
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#11769: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 324-320 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! BABYLON MINT !! Near Lifetime Issue! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. SOLD $479 plus shipping
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#11768: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 327-320 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! ARADOS MINT !! Lifetime Issue! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
SOLD
$419 plus shipping
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#11546: SILVER
Tetradrachm-310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
BABYLON MINT !! Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. SOLD $599 plus shipping
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#11459: SILVER
Tetradrachm-310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
BUY NOW
$599 plus shipping
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#11024: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! BABYLON MINT !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. SOLD $929 plus shipping
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#11804: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! BABYLON MINT !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. SOLD $329 plus shipping
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#11554: SILVER Tetradrachm- 2rd Century BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
Mesembria mint !! SOLD $399 plus shipping
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#11290: SILVER Tetradrachm- 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
BUY NOW $349 plus shipping
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#11569: SILVER Tetradrachm- 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
BUY NOW $239 plus shipping
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#11595: SILVER Tetradrachm- 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
TYCHE Countermark !! Alabanda MINT !!
BUY NOW $339 plus shipping
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#11654: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 325-320 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! ARADOS MINT - Lifetime Issue Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
SOLD
$789 plus shipping
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#11570: SILVER Tetradrachm- 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
SARDES MINT !!
SOLD $499 plus shipping
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#11868: SILVER
Tetradrachm-325-323 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
Susa Mint !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. SOLD $599 plus shipping
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#11813: SILVER
Tetradrachm-323 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
TARSUS MINT - Earliest Herakles
Type - Served as Architype for these Coins for next 200 years Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. SOLD $279 plus shipping
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#11547: SILVER
Tetradrachm-325-323 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
Kition Mint !! Lifetime Issue !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. BUY NOW $339 plus shipping
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#11594: SILVER
Tetradrachm-325-323 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
Byblos Mint !! Lifetime Issue !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. SOLD $369 plus shipping
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#11809: SILVER
Tetradrachm-325-323 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
Lampsakos Mint !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. BUY NOW $329 plus shipping
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#11806: SILVER Tetradrachm- 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
SOLD $269 plus shipping
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#11821: SILVER Tetradrachm- 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
Lifetime Issue!! SOLD $269 plus shipping
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#11817: SILVER Tetradrachm- 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
BUY NOW $179 plus shipping
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#11811: SILVER Tetradrachm- 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
BUY NOW $239 plus shipping
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#11812: SILVER Tetradrachm- 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
BUY NOW $299 plus shipping
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#11807: SILVER Tetradrachm- 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
BUY NOW $219 plus shipping
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#11814: SILVER Tetradrachm- 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
BUY NOW $299 plus shipping
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#11818: SILVER Tetradrachm- 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
BUY NOW $379 plus shipping
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#11808: SILVER Tetradrachm- 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
BUY NOW $209 plus shipping
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#11815: SILVER Tetradrachm- 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
BUY NOW $299 plus shipping
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#11151: SILVER
Tetradrachm-325-323 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. SOLD $199 plus shipping
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#11025: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! BABYLON MINT !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. SOLD $995 plus shipping
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#11720: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! BABYLON MINT !! ex-CNG Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. SOLD $429 plus shipping
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#11534: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! MYTILENE MINT !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. SOLD $595 plus shipping
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#11767: SILVER Tetradrachm- 310-275 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
ODESSOS MINT !! BUY NOW $489 plus shipping
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#11571: SILVER Tetradrachm- 310-275 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
Amphipolis Mint !! BUY NOW $339 plus shipping
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#11772: SILVER Tetradrachm- 310-275 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
MILETOS Mint !! SOLD $439 plus shipping
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#11816: SILVER Tetradrachm- 310-275 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
MILETOS Mint !! SOLD $269 plus shipping
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#10798: SILVER Tetradrachm- 310-275 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
AMPHIPOLIS MINT !! BUY NOW $219 plus shipping
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#10027: SILVER Tetradrachm- 320 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
Zeus Holding Spear (Point Down) RARE
Type!! Size: about 27 mm (slightly larger than a US Quarter and
twice as thick)
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#11757: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! AMPHIPOLIS MINT !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. BUY NOW $379 plus shipping
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#11758: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! ARADUS MINT !! PALM TREE MINT MARK !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. BUY NOW $379 plus shipping
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#11759: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 3rd Cent BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! PELLA MINT !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. BUY NOW $339 plus shipping
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#11810: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 3rd Cent BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! PELLA MINT !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. SOLD $219 plus shipping
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#11760: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! MILETOS MINT !! LION MINT MARK !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. BUY NOW $399 plus shipping
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#11820: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! MILETOS MINT !! LION MINT MARK !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. BUY NOW $369 plus shipping
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#11819: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! MILETOS MINT !! LION MINT MARK !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. BUY NOW $299 plus shipping
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#11761: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! AMPHIPOLIS MINT !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. BUY NOW $379 plus shipping
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#11765: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 327-323 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! ARADUS MINT !! LIFETIME ISSUE !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. SOLD $429 plus shipping
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#11885: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! BABILON MINT !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. BUY NOW $399 plus shipping
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#11886: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! BABILON MINT !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. BUY NOW $399 plus shipping
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#11764: SILVER
Tetradrachm - 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! AMPHIPOLIS MINT !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. SOLD $319 plus shipping
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#10281: SILVER Tetradrachm- 2nd Cent BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! Odessos Mint
Weight: 15.0 grams
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#11019: SILVER Tetradrachm- 320 BC, Minted in Arados
by Ptolemy's Egyptian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
Minted by Ptolemy I as Satrap of Egypt RARE
Type!! ex-CNG Size: about 29 mm (much larger than a US Quarter and
twice as thick)
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#10912: SILVER Tetradrachm - 2nd Cent BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! Countermark by Seleukos (Anchor) Perga Mint
Weight: 15.8 grams
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#9607: SILVER Tetradrachm - 2nd Cent BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! Countermark by Seleukos (Anchor) Perga Mint
Weight: 14.6 grams
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#11148: SILVER Tetradrachm - 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
Weight: 16.8 grams
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#11664: SILVER Tetradrachm - 310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! Lifetime Issue
Weight: 17.2 grams
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#11481: SILVER Tetradrachm- 310-275 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
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#11279: SILVER Tetradrachm Fourrie -320 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !!
Exceptional Style for fourrie type LARGE FLAN Size: LARGE FLAN about 30 mm (slightly larger than a US Quarter and
twice as thick)
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Tetradrachm Coins of Alexander by General Lysimachus Like the Herakles-type tetradrachms described above, these are large silver coins. Most weight about 17 grams and measure about 28 to 32 mm diameter (about the diameter of a US $.50 but twice as thick). These tetradrachms were minted by Lysimachus, one of Alexander's successor Generals, and feature Alexander's portrait wearing the horn of Ammon. These portraits are generally considered the most accurate representation of Alexander. The reverse scene is Athena seated, holding Nike (representing Victory). When Alexander conquered territories, he looted the conquered kingdoms precious metals, gold and silver (i.e., plunder). He, and his successors, minted coins in his name with that plunder. These coins are the plunder of Alexander the Great.
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#11614: SILVER Tetradrachm-320 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great
Wearing the Horn of Ammon !! High Relief Portrait and Reverse !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as
Ammon (Egyptian deity) SOLD $1,095 plus shipping
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#5921: SILVER Tetradrachm-320 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great
Wearing the Horn of Ammon !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as
Ammon (Egyptian deity) SOLD $799 plus shipping
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#11721: SILVER Tetradrachm-320 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great
Wearing the Horn of Ammon !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as
Ammon (Egyptian deity) SOLD $899 plus shipping
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#11615: SILVER Tetradrachm-320 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great
Wearing the Horn of Ammon !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as
Ammon (Egyptian deity) Check Status $799 plus shipping
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#11880: SILVER Tetradrachm-320 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great
Wearing the Horn of Ammon !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as
Ammon (Egyptian deity) SOLD $799 plus shipping
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Drachm Coins of Alexander Drachms are medium sized silver coins (1/4 the weight of tetradrachms). Most weight about 4 grams and measure about 16 to 19 mm diameter (about the diameter of a US Dime and twice as thick). These are thematically identical to Alexander's tetradrachms (above) and feature Alexander's portrait as Herakles (same as Roman Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Herakles with his bare hands. The reverse scene is Zeus, seated, holding an eagle in his outstretched hand and a legend bearing his name in Greek. When Alexander conquered territories, he looted the conquered kingdoms precious metals, gold and silver (i.e., plunder). He, and his successors, minted coins in his name with that plunder. These coins are the plunder of Alexander the Great.
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#11096: SILVER Drachm-310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! ex-CNG Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. SOLD $389 plus shipping
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#11707: SILVER Drachm-310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. SOLD $139 plus shipping
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#11714: SILVER Drachm-310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. SOLD $159 plus shipping
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#11247: SILVER Drachm-310 BC, Alexander the Great in LION SKIN !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. SOLD
$ 119 plus shipping
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#11713: SILVER Drachm-310 BC, Alexander the Great in LION SKIN !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
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CELTIC SILVER #6483: SILVER Drachm-310 BC, Alexander the Great in LION SKIN !! Historical Context: This coin was minted by the one of the CELTIC TRIBES some the after the death of Alexander the Great, around 320-300 BC. The Macedonian empire was founded by Alexander I but carried forward by others including Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) and ALEXANDER the GREAT. Philip II developed the army and tactics that enabled Alexander the Great to accomplish his victories. Alexander the Great is considered the greatest military general ever. After his death, many of regions conquered by Alexander minted coins of this motif in his honor and that carried over to minting by the Celtics. Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. SOLD $ 119 plus shipping
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Egyptian Bronze Coins of Alexander Ptolemy, a successor General of Alexander, and Ptolemy's heirs, also minted bronze coins with Alexander's image. The Ptolemaic empire was founded by Ptolemy I after the death of Alexander the Great. Ptolemy I was a boyhood friend of Alexander and his most trusted general. After Ptolemy successfully completed the Persian war, Alexander granted him the area of Egypt. He founded an empire that lasted almost 300 years. The empire ended with Cleopatra VII, the Queen of the Nile. These coins were minted starting shortly after Alexander's death and before Ptolemy assumed the reign as King (Pharaoh) of Egypt, but, continued about 100 years. Most of these bronze coins are about 16 to 27 mm diameter (about the diameter of a US Penny, up to larger than a US Quarter and typically twice as thick). Like his tetradrachms, most of Alexander's bronze coins feature Alexander's portrait wearing a Elephant skin cap. The reverse scene is typically the Ptolemaic Eagle and a legend indicating the Ptoelmaic Dynasty in Greek.
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#10030: EGYPTIAN
Bronze – 310 BC, ALEXANDER the GREAT in ELEPHANT SKIN Historical Context: See above Historical Context Obverse: Alexander the Great in Elephant Skin Cap
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#10209: EGYPTIAN
Bronze – 310 BC, ALEXANDER the GREAT in ELEPHANT SKIN Historical Context: See above Historical Context Obverse: Alexander the Great in Elephant Skin Cap |
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Bronze Coins of Alexander within the Macedonian Empire Alexander, and his successors also minted bronze coins. Most of these bronze coins are about 16 to 19 mm diameter (about the diameter of a US Penny and typically twice as thick). Like his tetradrachms, most of Alexander's bronze coins feature Alexander's portrait as Herakles (same as Roman Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Herakles with his bare hands. The reverse scene is typically the club and/or the bow case of Herakles and a legend bearing his name in Greek.
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#10765: GREEK COIN - 320 BC, Alexander the Great !!
(His Face) !! w/ HERCULES' CLUB !! Countermark with Lion's Head Same as above
Diameter: 19 mm diameter (about the size of a US
Penny but
twice as thick) SOLD $89.95 plus shipping
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#11626: GREEK COIN - 320 BC, Alexander the Great !!
(His Face) !! w/ HERCULES' CLUB !!
Same as above
Diameter: 17 mm diameter (about the size of a US
Penny but
twice as thick) SOLD $59.95 plus shipping
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#11542: GREEK COIN - 320 BC, Alexander the Great !!
(His Face) !! w/ HERCULES' CLUB !!
Same as above
Diameter: 17 mm diameter (about the size of a US
Dime but
twice as thick) SOLD $69.95 plus shipping
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#10287: GREEK COIN - 320 BC, Alexander the Great !!
Macedonian Shield/Plummed Helmet Legend: "BA" for Basileus Alexandros, meaning "King Alexander"
Diameter: 17 mm diameter (almost the size of a US
Penny but
twice as thick)
SOLD $149 plus shipping
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#11003: ROMAN COIN - 3rd Century AD, Obv: Alexander the Great (His Face) as Herakles (Wearing Lion Skin Cap) Rev: Alexander on Bucephalus (Most Famous Horse of History)
Diameter: 27 mm diameter (slightly larger than
a US Quarter) SOLD $69.95 plus shipping
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#02126: ROMAN COIN - 3rd Century AD, Obv: Alexander the Great Rev: Alexander on Bucephalus (Most Famous Horse of History)
Diameter: 27 mm diameter (slightly larger than
a US Quarter) SOLD $69.95 plus shipping |
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Coins of the Family of Alexander the Great
Coins were also minted by Alexander's family, his father, Philip II, and his brother, Philip III.
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#11288: Silver Tetradrachm-340 BC, Macedonian Empire - Philip II Father of Alexander the Great !! Commemorates his Olympic Victory !! Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE during the reign of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, around 340 BC. The Macedonian empire was founded by Alexander I but carried forward by others including Philip II and Alexander the Great. Philip II developed the army and tactics that enabled Alexander the Great to accomplish his victories. When Philip II was young he won two Olympic equestrian victories. His coins often commemorate those victories. Obv: Philip II as Zeus SOLD $569 plus shipping
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#8805: CELTIC Silver Tetradrachm-340 BC, Copy of Macedonian Empire - Philip II Father of Alexander the Great !! Commemorates his Olympic Victory !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Philip II as Zeus BUY NOW $239 plus shipping
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#9309: Silver Tetradrachm-340 BC, Macedonian Empire - Philip II Father of Alexander the Great !! Commemorates his Olympic Victory !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Philip II as Zeus BUY
NOW $229 plus shipping
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#6419: CELTIC Didrachm 350 BC, Commemorates an OLYMPIC GAMES
VICTORY !! Historical Context: See above "Historical Context." Obv: Zeus, Celtic Stylized BUY NOW $99.95 plus shipping
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#9589: Silver 1/5th Tetradrachm-340 BC, Macedonian Empire - Philip II Father of Alexander the Great !! Commemorates his Olympic Victory !! Historical Context: See above Obv: Philip II as Zeus SOLD $179 plus shipping
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#11396: SILVER Tetradrachm-320 BC, Macedonian Empire -
Philip III, Bother of Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE some the after the death of Alexander the Great, around 320-300 BC. The Macedonian empire was founded by Alexander I but carried forward by others including Philip II (Father of Alexander the Great) and ALEXANDER the GREAT. Philip II developed the army and tactics that enabled Alexander the Great to accomplish his victories. Alexander the Great is considered the greatest military general ever. After Alexander's death, his bother retained power in Macedonia and minted these coins, similar to those minted in Alexander's name. Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. BUY NOW $349 plus shipping
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#10800: SILVER Tetradrachm-320 BC, Macedonian Empire -
Philip III, Bother of Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! Historical Context: See above "Historical Context" Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. BUY NOW $279 plus shipping
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#11723: SILVER Tetradrachm-320 BC, Macedonian Empire -
Philip III, Bother of Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! Historical Context: See above "Historical Context" Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. BUY NOW $229 plus shipping
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#6240: SILVER Tetradrachm-320 BC, Macedonian Empire -
Philip III, Bother of Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! Historical Context: See above "Historical Context" Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. SOLD $149 plus shipping
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#10677: SILVER Drachm-320 BC, Macedonian Empire -
Philip III, Bother of Alexander the Great in LION
SKIN !! Historical Context: See above "Historical Context" Obv: Alexander the Great as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from
the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands. SOLD $59.95 plus shipping
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#11067: Bronze – 350 BC, Commemorates an OLYMPIC GAMES VICTORY !! Pretty !! Historical Context: This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE (494 - 168 BC) during the reign of Philip II. When Philip II was young he won two Olympic equestrian victories. His coins often commemorate those victories. This reverse of this coin shows Philip II's jockey on horseback. Some believe the reverse is intended to be Alexander the Great (as a boy) on Horseback, referring to a challenge that Philip issued to Alexander regarding riding a certain horse. Obv: Apollo (Very Artistic representation) SOLD $69.95 plus shipping
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#11486: Bronze – 350 BC, Commemorates an OLYMPIC GAMES VICTORY !! Pretty !! Historical Context: Same as above Obv: Apollo
SOLD
$89.95 plus shipping
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#11487: Bronze – 350 BC, Commemorates an OLYMPIC GAMES VICTORY !! Pretty !! Historical Context: Same as above Obv: Apollo BUY NOW $79.95 plus shipping
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#10995: Bronze – 350 BC, Commemorates an OLYMPIC GAMES VICTORY !! Pretty !! Historical Context: Same as above Obv: Apollo BUY NOW $89.95 plus shipping
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#9940: Bronze – 350 BC, Commemorates an OLYMPIC GAMES VICTORY !! Pretty !! Historical Context: Same as above Obv: Apollo SOLD $59.95 plus shipping
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#9939: Bronze – 350 BC, Commemorates an OLYMPIC GAMES VICTORY !! Pretty !! Historical Context: Same as above Obv: Apollo
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#9941: Bronze – 350 BC, Commemorates an OLYMPIC GAMES VICTORY !! Pretty !! Historical Context: Same as above Obv: Apollo SOLD $59.95 plus shipping
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#9938: Bronze – 350 BC, Commemorates an OLYMPIC GAMES VICTORY !! Pretty !! Historical Context: Same as above Obv: Apollo SOLD $59.95 plus shipping
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#9943: Bronze – 350 BC, Commemorates an OLYMPIC GAMES VICTORY !! Pretty !! Historical Context: Same as above Obv: Apollo SOLD $39.95 plus shipping
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#9444: Bronze – 350 BC, Commemorates an OLYMPIC GAMES VICTORY !! Pretty !! Historical Context: Same as above Obv: Apollo
SOLD
$44.95 plus shipping
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#9977: Bronze – 350 BC, Commemorates an OLYMPIC GAMES VICTORY !! Pretty !! Historical Context: Same as above Obv: Apollo BUY NOW $59.95 plus shipping
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#9978: Bronze – 350 BC, Commemorates an OLYMPIC GAMES VICTORY !! Pretty !! Historical Context: Same as above Obv: Apollo SOLD $69.95 plus shipping
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#9979: Bronze – 350 BC, Commemorates an OLYMPIC GAMES VICTORY !! Pretty !! Historical Context: Same as above Obv: Apollo SOLD $79.95 plus shipping
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#10328: Bronze – 350 BC, Commemorates an OLYMPIC GAMES VICTORY !! Pretty !! Historical Context: Same as above Obv: Apollo SOLD $49.95 plus shipping
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#7620: Bronze – 350 BC, Commemorates an OLYMPIC GAMES VICTORY !! Pretty !! Historical Context: Same as above Obv: Apollo
SOLD
$44.95 plus shipping
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