ALEXANDER the GREAT Herakles/Zeus. Ptolemy and 46 similar items

Right click picture and select "View/Open image..." in drop-down menu to see large hi-res. image size. ALEXANDER the GREAT Silver Tetrarachm Coin ALEXANDER 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. Silver Tetradrachm. Sidon, Phoenicia mint, Struck Regnal Year 18 (?=18) of Abdalonymos, King of Sidon 316/315 BC under Ptolemy I "Soter" (Savior), Satrap 323-305 BC. 27mm 16.60g. Obverse: Herakles head right, in lion scalp headdress tied at neck. Reverse: Zeus seated left, holding long scepter in his left hand and, in his extended right hand an eagle standing right with closed wings; A?E?AN?POY right (of Alexander in Greek); ? (date) in left field, ?I (=Sidon) below throne. Bold Very Fine, Fine Style, struck in High Relief, Nicer in hand! sgraffiti rev. fields. Ref. Price 3504; Newell 50; Rouvier 1150; DCA 877. ("Price"= M.J. Price. The Coinage in the Name and Types of Alexander the Great...London. 1991). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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. Images are not actual size Please see description for actual measurements.