Kings of Macedon
Alexander III ‘the Great’, 336-323 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 17.24 g, 5 h), struck posthumously, Amphipolis, c. 315-294. Head of youthful Herakles in lion's skin headdress to right. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Zeus seated to left on throne, holding eagle on his outstretched right hand and long scepter in his left; to left, Λ over torch; below throne, monogram of ΗΓ. Price 445. Attractive and clear. Minor marks, otherwise, extremely fine.