CVC & Collectables presents this ancient Macedonian silver drachm was issued in the name of Alexander III, better known as Alexander the Great. An early posthumous issue, the coin continues Alexander’s iconic Herakles and Zeus coinage after his death in 323 BC. This example is authenticated and certified Choice Very Fine by NGC Ancients.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Kingdom of Macedon
- Ruler: Alexander III “The Great”
- Reign: 336-323 BC
- Issue: Early Posthumous Issue
- Denomination: Drachm
- Composition: Silver (AR)
- Grade: NGC Ancients Ch VF
- Obverse: Head of Herakles facing right, wearing the skin of the Nemean lion.
- Reverse: Zeus seated left on a throne, holding an eagle and scepter, with the name of Alexander inscribed alongside.
Ruler History:
Alexander III of Macedon, known as Alexander the Great, ruled from 336 until his death in 323 BC. After succeeding his father Philip II, Alexander launched a series of campaigns that destroyed the Persian Achaemenid Empire and extended Macedonian control from Greece and Egypt through Persia and into parts of Central and South Asia. His conquests created one of the largest empires of the ancient world and helped spread Greek language and culture throughout the Hellenistic world.
Collectibility:
Alexander the Great drachms are highly popular among ancient coin collectors due to their direct connection with Macedonian history and the Hellenistic world. The classic Herakles and Zeus design is among the most recognizable types associated with Alexander. This early posthumous example is authenticated and certified NGC Ancients Ch VF.
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