Kings of Macedonia

Ancient Greek. Kings of Macedon, Alexander III 'the Great' (336-323 BC). Drachm (Silver, 18 mm, 3.52 g). Obv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ. Zeus Aëtophoros seated left on throne, holding eagle in his extended right hand and long sceptre in his left. Reference: Hoover, Handbook of Coins of Macedon and Its Neighbors, Part I: Macedon, Illyria, and Epeiros, 914. Alexander III “the Great” transformed Macedon into the center of a vast empire stretching from Greece and Egypt to Central Asia and India. His widely accepted coinage, typically featuring Herakles and Zeus, became an international currency of the Hellenistic world. After his death, successor kings and cities continued striking these familiar types in Alexander’s name for generations. DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION I. All items are authentic and lawfully acquired through established European auction houses; provenance is documented in our records. II. Every order includes one consolidated, signed certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, recording each item's full attribution. III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order. IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.

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