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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:  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:  29 mm diameter (almost size of US $.50 and thicker)
Condition:  about Very Fine, Excellent Style and toning, flan flaw and banker's mark on obverse, grafetti on rev

             SOLD  $1895 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.

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, Club of Herakles"Mint Mark" in Field
Weight:  17.1 grams
Diameter:  26 mm diameter (Larger diameter than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  about Very Fine, Excellent toning - Toning darker in hand

               BUY NOW  $1595 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, Lion "Mint Mark" in Field
Weight:  17.1 grams
Diameter:  29 mm diameter (Substantially larger than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  about Very Fine, Excellent toning

               BUY NOW  $595 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, Ship's Prow "Mint Mark" in Field
Weight:  17.3 grams
Diameter:  26 mm diameter (Substantially larger than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  Very Fine plus, Light toning

               SOLD $1395 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, Monogram "Mint Mark" in Field
Weight:  17.3 grams
Diameter:  26 mm diameter (Substantially larger than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  Very Fine plus, Light toning, Scratches (Much nicer in hand)

               BUY NOW  $895 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:  17.3 grams
Diameter:  29 mm diameter (Substantially larger than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  about Very Fine, Excellent toning

               SOLD  $1,399 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, Caduceus (Medical symbol) in the field
Weight:  16.4 grams
Diameter:  29 mm diameter (Substantially larger than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  about Very Fine, Excellent toning

               BUY NOW   $319 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, Caduceus (Medical symbol) in the field
Weight:  16.9 grams
Diameter:  29 mm diameter (Substantially larger than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  Very Fine, Excellent toning, Surfaces are much brighter in hand

               SOLD   $449 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
Weight:  17.2 grams
Diameter:  28 mm diameter (Substantially larger than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  Very Fine, Light toning

               BUY NOW   $599 plus shipping

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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:  17.1 grams
Diameter:  29 mm diameter (Substantially larger than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  about Very Fine, Excellent toning

               BUY NOW   $599 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
Weight:  16.9 grams
Diameter:  28 mm diameter (Substantially larger than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  Very Fine/Very Fine plus, Excellent toning

               SOLD   $929 plus shipping

Mesembria 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:  16.6 grams
Diameter:  about 29 mm (almost size of US $.50)

          BUY NOW   $399  plus shipping

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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:  16.2 grams
Diameter:  about 29 mm (almost size of US $.50)

          BUY NOW   $349  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
Weight:  16.3 grams
Diameter:  about 29 mm (almost size of US $.50)
Condition:  Fine/Very Fine, Corrosion porosity in lower left

          BUY NOW   $239  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, Tyche Countermark
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand, Pegasus in Field
Weight:  16.4 grams
Diameter:  about 30 mm (almost size of US $.50)
Condition:  Fine

          BUY NOW   $339  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:  17.2 grams
Diameter:  28 mm diameter (Substantially larger than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  Extra Fine, Light toning

              BUY NOW  $789 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, Priapus (ithyphallic herm)
Weight:  16.5 grams
Diameter:  about 25 mm (about size of US Quarter, but, 2-3 times as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine/Very Fine plus, Excellent toning

          BUY NOW   $499  plus shipping

TARSUS MINT - Earliest Herakles Type - Served as Architype for these Coins for next 200 years

Earliest 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:  16.9 grams
Diameter:  26 mm diameter   
                   (Much larger than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  Very Fine, Banker's cuts, NiceToning

               BUY NOW   $349  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:  17.3 grams
Diameter:  26 mm diameter 
                   (slightly larger than a US Quarter and 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Fine/Fine plus

               BUY NOW $339 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:  16.9 grams
Diameter:  26 mm diameter 
                   (slightly larger than a US Quarter and 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Fine plus/almost Fine

              SOLD $369 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:  17.0 grams
Diameter:  27 mm diameter 
                   (slightly larger than a US Quarter and 2 times as thick)
Condition:  about Fine

               BUY NOW $209 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
Weight:  16.9 grams
Diameter:  27 mm diameter (Substantially larger than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  almost Very Fine

               BUY NOW   $479 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:  16.9 grams
Diameter:  28 mm diameter (Substantially larger than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  Very Fine/Very Fine plus, Excellent toning

               SOLD   $995 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:  17.3 grams
Diameter:  28 mm diameter (Substantially larger than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition:  Very Fine/Very Fine plus, Excellent toning

               BUY NOW   $427 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:  16.8 grams
Diameter:  30 mm diameter (about Diameter of US $.50)
Condition:  Very Fine/Very Fine plus, Excellent toning

               BUY NOW   $595 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
Weight:  17.0 grams
Condition:  Fine plus, Good Metal Surfaces

         SOLD  $379 plus shipping

Amphipolis 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:  16.3 grams
Condition:  Fine plus, Slightly porous surfaces

         BUY NOW  $339 plus shipping

Phoenician 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
Condition:  Very Fine, Good Metal Surfaces

         SOLD  $439 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, Priapus (ithyphallic herm)

Condition:  Flat Spot on Obv.

         BUY NOW   $219  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

        SOLD   $329 plus shipping

Weight:  15.0 grams
Diameter:  29 mm diameter 
                   ( larger than a US Quarter and 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Fine plus

        BUY NOW   $219 plus shipping
           (exPegasi @ $275)

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)
Weight:  16.7 grams
Condition:  Fine plus, nicely toned

        SOLD   $279 plus shipping

Weight:  15.8 grams
Diameter:  30 mm diameter 
                   ( about diameter of a US $.50)
Condition:  Fine, evenly toned

        BUY NOW   $189 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 for presevation

        BUY NOW   $189 plus shipping

Weight:  16.8 grams
Diameter:  26 mm diameter  (about diameter of a US Quarter)
Condition:  about Fine

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Weight:  17.2 grams
Diameter:  26 mm diameter  (about diameter of a US Quarter)
Condition:  about 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. Labrys (Double Headed Ax) "Mint Mark" in Field
Weight:  17.0 grams
Condition:  Fine plus, Good Metal Surfaces

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Exceptional Style for fourrie type 

LARGE FLAN

Size:  LARGE FLAN about 30 mm (slightly larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine plus, Base core exposed on Obv and Rev 

        BUY NOW   $289 plus shipping

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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Obv:  Alexander the Great as Ammon (Egyptian deity)
Rev:  Athena seated, holding Nike (representing Victory)
Weight:  16.0 grams
Diameter:  27 mm diameter 
                   (the size of a US $.50 and 2 times as thick at the center)
Condition:  Very Fine, lightly toned

             BUY NOW     $1,095 plus shipping

Obv:  Alexander the Great as Ammon (Egyptian deity)
Rev:  Athena seated, holding Nike (representing Victory)
Weight:  17.3 grams
Diameter:  30 mm diameter 
                   (the size of a US $.50 and 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine, lightly toned

             BUY NOW   $279 plus shipping

Obv:  Alexander the Great as Ammon (Egyptian deity)
Rev:  Athena seated, holding Nike (representing Victory)
Weight:  15.5 grams
Diameter:  30 mm diameter 
                   (the size of a US $.50 and 2 times as thick at the center)
Condition:  Very Fine, lightly toned

             BUY NOW     $799 plus shipping

Obv:  Alexander the Great as Ammon (Egyptian deity)
Rev:  Athena seated, holding Nike (representing Victory)
Weight:  16.1 grams
Diameter:  29 mm diameter 
                   (almost the size of a US $.50 and 2 times as thick at the center)
Condition:  Very Fine, lightly toned, surfaces slightly porous

             BUY NOW     $899 plus shipping

Obv:  Alexander the Great as Ammon (Egyptian deity)
Rev:  Athena seated, holding Nike (representing Victory)
Weight:  15.5 grams
Diameter:  30 mm diameter 
                   (the size of a US $.50 and 2 times as thick at the center)
Condition:  Very Fine, lightly toned

             BUY NOW     $999 plus shipping

Obv:  Alexander the Great as Ammon (Egyptian deity)
Rev:  Athena seated, holding Nike (representing Victory)
Weight:  16.6 grams
Diameter:  30 mm diameter 
                   (the size of a US $.50 and 2 times as thick at the center)
Condition:  Fine, lightly toned, scratch marks, but, MUCH nicer in the hand than photo shows

             BUY NOW     $399 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:  Broad Flan - 19 mm diameter and weighs about 4 grams (little bigger than US Penny)
Condition:  Very Fine plus, Toned, Some Iridescences

               SOLD   $389  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:  17 mm diameter and weighs about 4 grams (about same as US Dime)
Condition:  Very Fine, Some Toning

               BUY NOW   $139 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:  17 mm diameter and weighs about 4 grams (about same as US Dime)
Condition:  Very Fine, Some Toning

               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:  18 mm diameter and weighs about 4 grams (almost the size of a US Penny)
Condition:  Very Fine, Banker's Cut on Obv.

              SOLD  $ 119  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:  18 mm diameter and weighs about 4 grams (almost the size of a US Penny)
Condition:  Very Fine

              SOLD   $ 129  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

               SOLD   $ 119  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  

SOLD  $199 plus shipping

 

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  

SOLD  $99.95 plus shipping

 

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

             SOLD    $89.95  plus shipping

Same as above

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

              SOLD $59.95 plus shipping

Same as above

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

              SOLD $69.95 plus shipping

Legend:  "BA" for Basileus Alexandros, meaning "King Alexander"

Diameter:  17 mm diameter (almost the size of a US Penny but twice as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine plus

              SOLD  $149 plus shipping
              

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Diameter:  27 mm diameter (slightly larger than a US Quarter)
Condition:  about Very Fine

              SOLD     $69.95  plus shipping

Diameter:  27 mm diameter (slightly larger than a US Quarter)
Condition:  about Very Fine

              BOLD     $69.95  plus shipping

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

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: 24 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Weight:  14.0 grams
Condition: Very Fine, Banker cut on Rev, Nice Toning

             BUY NOW $569 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:  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

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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: 14 mm diameter (slightly smaller than a US Dime)
Weight:  2.5 grams
Condition: about Fine

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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:  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
Size:  about 26 mm (slightly larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine 

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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.
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 

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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.
Rev:  Zeus seated, holding an Eagle in his outstretched hand
Size:  about 26 mm (slightly larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Weight:  17.2 grams
Condition:  about Very Fine

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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.
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 

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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.
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:  Fine/ Very 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:  Very 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

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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

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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 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

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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, Brassy 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)
Condition:  about Very Fine

                SOLD    $44.95 plus shipping

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