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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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Historical Context:  See above 

Obv:  Athena
Rev:  Nike placing Wreath
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny)
Condition:  Very Fine plus

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Miletos Mint

Historical Context:  This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE (494 - 168 BC) during the reign of Alexander the Great. 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.

Obv:  Athena
Rev:  Nike placing Wreath
Weight:  8.6 grams 
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny)
Condition:  Very Fine, Holed, Excellent Style, Some Toning

             BUY NOW    $1990 plus shipping

Historical Context:  See above 

Obv:  Alexander the Great as Ammon (Egyptian deity)
Rev:  Athena seated, holding Nike (representing Victory)
Weight:  8.3 grams
Diameter:  17 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime, but twice as thick)
Condition:  Fine plus, some dings, likely ex-Jewelry

             SOLD    $1490 plus shipping

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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
Rev:  Fast Biga (Two Horse Chariot), Tripod beneath
Diameter:  17 mm diameter (almost the diameter of a US Dime and twice as Thick)
Weight:  8.6 grams
Condition:  Very Fine plus

             SOLD    $2195 plus shipping

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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
Rev:  Athena Brandishing Spear and Shield
Diameter:  27 mm diameter (little larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition:  Fine plus, Excellent Style and toning

             SOLD    $1495 plus shipping

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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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.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Weight:  17.1 grams
Diameter:  26 mm diameter 
                   (About the size of a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  Very Fine/Fine

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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.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Weight:  16.9 grams
Diameter:  29 mm diameter (Substantially larger than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  about Very Fine, Excellent toning

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Ekbatana Mint - RARE !!

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.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Weight:  17.1 grams
Diameter:  26 mm diameter 
                   (Slightly larger the size of a US Quarter and 3 times as thick)
Condition:  Extra Fine

               SOLD     $389 plus shipping

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Babylon Mint - Mounted in 18K Gold !!

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.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Weight:  23.3 grams total, about 17 grams for the coin and 6.3 grams for the mounting [almost 0.18 Oz of fine gold - Worth about $120 at $700/Oz.]
Diameter:  27 mm diameter (Coin only)
                   (Significantly larger the size of a US Quarter and 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine and Nicely toned

               SOLD    $649 plus shipping

Lifetime Issue !!

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.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Weight:  17.0 grams

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Lifetime Issue !!

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.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand, Priapus (ithyphallic herm)
Weight:  16.7 grams
Mint:  Galley Mint Symbol

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Lifetime Issue !!

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.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand, Priapus (ithyphallic herm)
Weight:  16.7 grams

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RARE - Uranopolis 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.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Weight:  16.9 grams
Diameter:  29 mm diameter (Substantially larger than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  about Very Fine, Light toning

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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.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Weight:  17.2 grams
Diameter:  27 mm diameter 
                   (slightly larger tha a US Quarter and 2 times as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine, flat spots on edge of rev

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Lifetime Issue !!

Aradus 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.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand, Caduceus (Medical symbol) before Zeus
Weight:  17.1 grams

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Incredibly Detailed Fourrie

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.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Diameter:  28 mm (slightly larger then US Quarter and twice as thick)
Weight:  13.6 grams

Condition:  Sliver break at a few spots on obverse and reverse, bronze is stable

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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.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Diameter:  27 mm diameter (slightly larger than a US Quarter and 2 times as thick)
Weight:  17.0 grams
Condition:  Very Fine/Fine

             BUY NOW   $249 plus shipping

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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.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Diameter:  33 mm diameter 
                   (substantially larger than a US $.50 and 2 times as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine, well toned

                SOLD   $249 plus shipping

Large Flan !!

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.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand, Priapus (ithyphallic herm)
Weight:  17.1 grams
Condition:  Flat Spot on Obv., Good Metal Surfaces

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Same as above

Weight:  17.0 grams
Diameter:  27 mm diameter 
                   (almost the size of a US Quarter and 3 times as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine, toned, corrosion spots

                SOLD   $249 plus shipping

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Same as above

Diameter:  30 mm diameter 
                   (almost the size of a US Quarter and 3 times as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine, toned

                SOLD    $279 plus shipping

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Lifetime Issue !!

Attribution:  Same as described above, except this is an ARADOS Mint. 

           SOLD  $239  plus shipping

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.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Weight:  16.6 grams
Diameter:  25 mm diameter 
                   (the size of a US Quarter and 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Fine, toned

               SOLD    $179 plus shipping

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Zeus Holding Spear (Point Down)  RARE Type!!
City Magistrates Name under Zeus' arm

Ake Mint !!

Size:  about 27 mm (slightly larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Weight:  17.0 grams
Condition:  about Very Fine, nicely toned

        BUY NOW   $299 plus shipping

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Lifetime Issue !!

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.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand, Priapus (ithyphallic herm)
Weight:  16.8 grams
Mint:  Priapus (ithyphallic herm) Mint Symbol

            SOLD  $259  plus shipping

Weight:  14.6 grams
Diameter:  29 mm diameter 
                   ( larger than a US Quarter and 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Fine, re toned and waxed forpresevation

        SOLD   $189 plus shipping

Weight:  14.4 grams
Diameter:  29 mm diameter 
                   ( larger than a US Quarter and 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Fine, re toned and waxed forpresevation

        SOLD   $209 plus shipping

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Weight:  13.7 grams
Diameter:  29 mm diameter 
                   (larger than a US Quarter and 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Fine, retoned and waxed forpresevation

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Weight:  14.6 grams
Diameter:  29 mm diameter 
                   ( larger than a US Quarter and 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Fine, re toned and waxed forpresevation

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Same as above

Size:  about 27 mm (slightly larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition:  Fine plus/Good, scratches on Rev.  - better than photo indicates 

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Exceptional Style for fourrie type

Size:  about 27 mm (slightly larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition:  Fine plus, Base core exposed on Obv and Rev 

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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.

Obv:  Alexander the Great as Ammon (Egyptian deity)
Rev:  Athena seated, holding Nike (representing Victory)
Weight:  16.8 grams
Diameter:  30 mm diameter 
                   (the size of a US $.50 and 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine, nicely toned

                SOLD    $599 plus shipping

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Obv:  Alexander the Great as Ammon (Egyptian deity)
Rev:  Athena seated, holding Nike (representing Victory)
Weight:  16.4 grams
Diameter:  30 mm diameter 
                   (the size of a US $.50 and 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine, well toned, minor spot of crystallization

                BUY NOW    $369 plus shipping

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Obv:  Alexander the Great as Ammon (Egyptian deity)
Rev:  Athena seated, holding Nike (representing Victory)
Weight:  16.3 grams
Diameter:  30 mm diameter 
                   (almost the size of a US $.50 and 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine, lightly toned

             SOLD   $279 plus shipping

Obv:  Alexander the Great as Ammon (Egyptian deity)
Rev:  Athena seated, holding Nike (representing Victory)
Diameter:  30 mm diameter 
                   (almost the size of a US $.50 and 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine, lightly toned

            SOLD   $379 plus shipping

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.

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.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Diameter:  18 mm diameter and weighs about 4 grams (almost the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  about Very Fine

               BUY NOW    $109  plus shipping

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.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Diameter:  16 mm diameter and weighs about 4 grams (almost the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  about Very Fine, Chip on edge

               BUY NOW    $69.95  plus shipping

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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.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Diameter:  16 mm diameter and weighs about 4 grams (almost the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  about Very Fine, Porosity on Rev

SOLD    $99.95  plus shipping

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.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Diameter:  16 mm diameter and weighs about 4 grams (almost the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  about Very Fine, ex-Jewelry (two mount points on edge)

               BUY NOW    $89.95  plus shipping

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Same as above

Condition:  about Fine

        SOLD $44.95 plus shipping

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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.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Diameter:  18 mm diameter and weighs about 4 grams (almost the size of a US Penny)
Condition:  Very Fine

               BUY NOW   $ 119  plus shipping

               SOLD    $99.95  plus shipping

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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Historical Context:  See above Historical Context

Obverse:  Alexander the Great in Elephant Skin Cap
Reverse:  Eagle
Size:  about 25 mm (almost a size of a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  Very Fine, Even Patina  

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Historical Context:  See above Historical Context

Obverse:  Alexander the Great in Elephant Skin Cap
Reverse:  Eagle
Size:  about 20 mm (almost a size of a US Nickel and thicker)
Condition:  Fine, Even Patina, Earthen Highlights  

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Historical Context:  See above Historical Context

Obverse:  Alexander the Great in Elephant Skin Cap
Reverse:  Eagle
Size:  about 20 mm (almost a size of a US Nickel and thicker)
Condition:  Fine, Even Patina, Earthen Highlights  

BUY NOW  $79.95 plus shipping

 

Historical Context:  See above Historical Context

Obverse:  Alexander the Great in Elephant Skin Cap
Reverse:  Eagle
Size:  about 18 mm (almost a size of a US Nickel and thicker)
Condition:  Fine, Even Patina, Earthen Highlights  

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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.

Same as above

Diameter:  17 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime but twice as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine

             SOLD    $49.95  plus shipping

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Same as above

Diameter:  17 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime but twice as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine

                BUY NOW    $29.95  plus shipping

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Same as above

Diameter:  19 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime but twice as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine

              SOLD     $39.95  plus shipping

Coins were also minted by Alexander's family, his father, Philip II, and his brother, Philip III.

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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
Rev: Jockey riding horse, Commemorating his OLYMPIC VICTORY !! 
Diameter: 25 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Weight:   13.9
Condition: Very Fine

               SOLD  $449 plus shipping

Commemorates his Olympic Victory !!

Historical Context: See above

Obv: Philip II as Zeus
Rev: Jockey riding horse, Commemorating his OLYMPIC VICTORY !! 
Diameter: 254 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Weight:  13.4 grams
Condition: about Fine

              BUY NOW  $249 plus shipping

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Commemorates his Olympic Victory !!

Historical Context: See above

Obv: Philip II as Zeus
Rev: Jockey riding horse, Commemorating his OLYMPIC VICTORY !! 
Diameter: 24 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Weight:  11.8 grams
Condition: about Fine

              BUY NOW  $239 plus shipping

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Commemorates his Olympic Victory !!

Historical Context: See above

Obv: Philip II as Zeus
Rev: Jockey riding horse, Commemorating his OLYMPIC VICTORY !! 
Diameter: 24 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Weight:  14.0 grams
Condition: about Fine

              BUY NOW  $229 plus shipping

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Historical Context:  This coin was minted by the CELTICS around the reign of Philip II of the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE (494 - 168 BC). Philip II was the father of ALEXANDER THE GREAT. The CELTS originated in northern Europe (Germany and France) and dispersed over all of northern Europe. They were formable warriors who served as mercenaries. In the 2^nd Century BC, they controlled all of northern Europe (Ireland to Spain). Their coinage often copies that of their Greek neighbors probably because they did not use coins internally, but used them primarily for trade. Original Celtic art is very abstract. Their coins follow that abstract concept. The Celts were ultimately overcome by the Romans in the first century AD.

Obv:  Zeus, Celtic Stylized 
Rev:  Him on Horseback 
Diameter:  27 mm diameter and weighs about 16 grams (almost the size of a US Quarter)
Condition:  about Very Fine

         SOLD $429 plus shipping

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Historical Context:  See above "Historical Context."

Obv:  Zeus, Celtic Stylized 
Rev:  Him on Horseback 
Diameter:  24 mm diameter and weighs about 16 grams (almost the size of a US Quarter)
Condition:  about Fine

         BUY NOW $129 plus shipping

Commemorates his Olympic Victory !!

Historical Context: See above

Obv: Philip II as Zeus
Rev: Jockey riding horse, Commemorating his OLYMPIC VICTORY !! 
Diameter: 14 mm diameter (slightly smaller than a US Dime)
Weight:  2.5 grams
Condition: about Fine

              BUY NOW  $179 plus shipping
                         (ex-Pegasi @ $250)

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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:  Philip III as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Size:  about 26 mm (slightly larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine 

               SOLD   $169 plus shipping

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context" 

Obv:  Philip III as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Size:  about 27 mm (slightly larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Weight:  16.9 grams
Condition:  about Very Fine, Test Cut on Obverse 

              SOLD   $189 plus shipping

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context" 

Obv:  Philip III as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Weight:  16.9 grams
Size:  about 28 mm (slightly larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine 

               SOLD  $149 plus shipping

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context" 

Obv:  Philip III as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Size:  about 26 mm (slightly larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine 

               SOLD   $149 plus shipping

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context" 

Obv:  Philip III as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Size:  about 16 mm (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Fine 

               SOLD   $59.95 plus shipping

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context" 

Obv:  Philip III as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Size:  about 16 mm (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Fine 

              SOLD   $44.95 plus shipping

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Historical Context: See above "Historical Context" 

Obv:  Philip III as Herakles (Hercules). He is wearing a Lion Skin. The Lion Skin is from the Nemeaen Lion killed by Hercules with his bare hands.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Size:  about 16 mm (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Fine 

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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)
Rev:  Youth on Horseback
Diameter:  16 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime, but 2-3 times as thick)
Condition:  Fine plus, Great patina 

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Historical Context:  Same as above 

Obv:  Apollo
Rev:  Youth on Horseback
Diameter:  16 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime, but 2-3 times as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine/Fine

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Historical Context:  Same as above 

Obv:  Apollo
Rev:  Youth on Horseback
Diameter:  16 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime, but 2-3 times as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine/Fine, Green patina

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Historical Context:  Same as above 

Obv:  Apollo
Rev:  Youth on Horseback
Diameter:  16 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime, but 2-3 times as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine/Fine, Green patina

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Historical Context:  Same as above 

Obv:  Apollo
Rev:  Youth on Horseback
Diameter:  16 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime, but 2-3 times as thick)
Condition:  Fine/Fine, Green patina

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Historical Context:  Same as above 

Obv:  Apollo
Rev:  Youth on Horseback
Diameter:  18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny, but 2-3 times as thick)
Condition:  Fine/Fine, Green patina

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Historical Context:  Same as above 

Obv:  Apollo
Rev:  Youth on Horseback
Diameter:  16 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime, but 2-3 times as thick)
Condition:  V Good, Green/Brown patina

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Historical Context:  Same as above 

Obv:  Apollo
Rev:  Youth on Horseback
Diameter:  16 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Fine

            SOLD  $44.95 plus shipping

Historical Context:  Same as above 

Obv:  Apollo
Rev:  Youth on Horseback
Diameter:  17 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime, but 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Fine/Fine, Green patina

               BUY NOW    $59.95 plus shipping

Historical Context:  Same as above 

Obv:  Apollo
Rev:  Youth on Horseback
Diameter:  16 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime, but 2-3 times as thick)
Condition:  about V. Fine/Fine, Green patina

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Historical Context:  Same as above 

Obv:  Apollo
Rev:  Youth on Horseback
Diameter:  16 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime, but 2-3 times as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine/Fine, Green patina

               BUY NOW    $79.95 plus shipping

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Historical Context:  Same as above 

Obv:  Apollo
Rev:  Youth on Horseback
Diameter:  16 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  about Very Fine

                SOLD    $44.95 plus shipping

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