Alexander III 'The Great' 310-301BC Silver Drachm gVF
Struck at Lampsacus Mint c. 310-301 BC
Silver drachm from the Kingdom of Macedon during Alexander III's reign (336-323 B.C.). This coin, weighing 4.17 grams, minted around 310-301 B.C. in Lampsacus, features Herakles' head wearing a lion skin on one side, and Zeus seated on a throne holding an eagle with Pegasus in the foreground on the other. A captivating glimpse into ancient history and mythology awaits in this remarkable coin
Obverse
Head of Herakles wearing a lion's skin headdress facing right
Reverse
Zeus enthroned holding an eagle and a sceptre facing left
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Struck at Lampsacus Mint c. 310-301 BC
Silver drachm from the Kingdom of Macedon during Alexander III's reign (336-323 B.C.). This coin, weighing 4.17 grams, minted around 310-301 B.C. in Lampsacus, features Herakles' head wearing a lion skin on one side, and Zeus seated on a throne holding an eagle with Pegasus in the foreground on the other. A captivating glimpse into ancient history and mythology awaits in this remarkable coin
Obverse
Head of Herakles wearing a lion's skin headdress facing right
Reverse
Zeus enthroned holding an eagle and a sceptre facing left
