ALEXANDER the Great Rare Tetradrachm Price and 47 similar items

Right Click picture to see larger image size. ALEXANDER the GREAT SILVER TETRADRACHM COIN VERY RARE ISSUE! KINGS of MACEDON ALEXANDER III THE GREAT 336-323 BC In less than five years Alexander had defeated the mighty Persians. Alexander marched his troops victoriously into Babylon, with its gardens and walls, which according to legend were 300 foot high and wide enough to accommodate two chariots riding abreast, where Alexander died (assassinated--presumably poisoned) in 323 BC. Antigonos I Monophthalmos. As Strategos of Asia, 320-306/5 BC. Silver Tetradrachm 25mm, 17.09 g. In the name and types of Alexander III. Sardes mint. Struck circa 318-315 BC. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, naked to waist, feet on foot stool, eagle in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; ? in left field, amphora to outer right; below throne, A above star. Rare Only TWO listed on "Pella" Numismatics.org~One in British Museum and One in Münzkabinett Berlin--made us remove the link info. Ref. Price 2648A corr. (position of star)"Price" = M.J. Price. The Coinage in the Name of Alexander the Great...London 1991); ADM I Series XVII. Nearly Extremely Fine. Very Attractive coin of fine style obverse and reverse. Rare Coin! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed. Any item ever shown otherwise may be returned unaltered for full refund less shipping. If any item purchased is not to your satisfaction you may return it unaltered within 30 days of purchase for a full refund less shipping. We also guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality in all transactions.