Alexander The Great Lifetime Issue Coin. and similar items

Click picture to see larger image size. ALEXANDER the GREAT SILVER DRACHM COIN KINGS of MACEDON ALEXANDER III "THE GREAT" 336-323 BC Silver Drachm. 4.16g 17mm. Rare Lifetime issue, Lampsakos mint (eastern side of the Hellespont), circa 328/5-323 BC. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied before neck. Reverse: Zeus with his legs parallel, seated left in throne without back; naked to the waist, holding an eagle on his right hand and a long scepter in left; below throne, ?; in left field, Demeter standing facing, holding two torches; Legend behind: A?E?AN?POY (Of Alexander in Greek). Ref. ADM II Series V.; Price 1354 ("Price" = M.J. Price. The Coinage in the Name of Alexander the Great...London. 1991). Very Fine, reverse Choice Very Fine--obverse porosity. Alexander the Great, born in 356 BC in Pella, Macedonia, was one of the most renowned military leaders and conquerors in history. He ascended to the throne after the assassination of his father, Philip II, in 336 BC, and he embarked on an ambitious campaign of expansion. His conquests included the Persian Empire, Egypt, and large parts of Asia, reaching as far as the Indus River in India. Alexander's military genius, charismatic leadership, and ability to inspire loyalty among his troops were instrumental in his success. His kingdom brought about significant cultural and political change, spreading Greek culture throughout the known world. He died in 323 BC at the age of 32, under mysterious circumstances in Babylon, marking the end of his extraordinary reign. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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.