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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.

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

             SOLD    $1690 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

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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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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:  28 mm diameter 
                   (slightly larger tha a US Quarter and 2 times as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine/Fine

               SOLD    $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
Weight:  16.9 grams
Diameter:  27 mm diameter 
                   (slightly larger tha a US Quarter and 2 times as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine, retoned and waxed

               SOLD    $249 plus shipping
             

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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     $349 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:  17.3 grams

            BUY NOW $329  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:  27 mm diameter (slightly larger than a US Quarter and 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Fine plus

             BUY NOW   $229 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:  27 mm diameter 
                   (almost the size of a US Quarter and 3 times as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine, slightly toned

               SOLD   $179 plus shipping

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Same as above

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

               SOLD    $189 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

                BUY NOW    $279 plus shipping

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Lifetime Issue !!

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

          BUY NOW  $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

               BUY NOW    $179 plus shipping

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Zeus Holding Spear (Point Down)  RARE Type!!

Ake Mint !!

Size:  about 27 mm (slightly larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition:  about Very Fine, slight graininess to surfaces, good centering 

        RESERVED (Apr 14, 2008)   $279 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

        BUY NOW   $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

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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

        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 forpresevation

        BUY NOW   $189 plus shipping

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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 

        RESERVED (May 1, 2008) $199 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:  16.4 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    $349 plus shipping

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Obv:  Alexander the Great as Ammon (Egyptian deity)
Rev:  Athena seated, holding Nike (representing Victory)
Weight:  17.4 grams
Diameter:  30 mm diameter 
                   (the size of a US $.50 and 2 times as thick)
Condition:  Very Fine, lightly toned

               SOLD    $429 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.

#9204: SILVER Drachm-310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION SKIN !!

Same as above

Condition:  Fine plus, Good metal surfaces, some deposits

        RESERVED (Mar 24, 2008)  $79.95 plus shipping

#9212: SILVER Drachm-310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION SKIN !!

Same as above

Condition:  Fine/Fair, Good metal surfaces

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#9211: SILVER Drachm-310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION SKIN !!

Same as above

Condition:  Fine, Good metal surfaces

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See more drachms of Alexander the Great on Page 3 of Greek Coins

#9206: SILVER Drachm-310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION SKIN !!

Same as above

Condition:  Very Good, Great metal surfaces

        SOLD  $39.95 plus shipping

#9205: SILVER Drachm-310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION SKIN !!

Same as above

Condition:  Fine

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#9210: SILVER Drachm-310 BC, Macedonian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION SKIN !!

Same as above

Condition:  Fine

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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.  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:  15 mm diameter and weighs about 4 grams (almost the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Very Fine, Some flat strike on Rev.

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Bronze Coins of Alexander

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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Same as above

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

            SOLD    $44.95  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    $44.95  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

              BUY NOW     $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:   Checking......
Condition: Very Fine, Test Cut on Rev.

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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: 254 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Weight:  13.4 grams
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: 24 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Weight:  11.8 grams
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: 24 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Weight:  14.0 grams
Condition: about Fine

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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 $329 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 

               BUY NOW   $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 

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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:  This coin was minted by the MACEDONIAN EMPIRE (494 - 168 BC) during the reign of Philip II, the father of ALEXANDER THE GREAT. The Macedonian empire was founded by Alexander I but carried forward by others including Philip II. 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. This reverse of this coin shows Philip II 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
Rev:  Youth on Horseback
Diameter:  16 mm diameter (about the size of a US Dime)
Condition:  Fine plus, Great patina and brassy highlights

               SOLD    $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)
Condition:  Very Fine/Fine, Some encrustations

               BUY NOW    $49.95 plus shipping
                                         (ex-Pegasi @ $75)

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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/Fine, Some encrustations

               SOLD    $39.95 plus shipping
                                         (ex-Pegasi @ $75)

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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    $39.95 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

               BUY NOW    $44.95 plus shipping

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