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ALEXANDER the Great Lifetime Issue Babylon. Herakles/Zeus Grape bunch Large Coin

Description:   Right Click picture to see larger image size. ALEXANDER the GREAT SILVER TETRADRACHM COIN 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.  The Vast majority of Alexander tetradrachms were struck after 323 BC.  This coin was struck 325 or 324-323 BC. Silver Tetradrachm. 17.17g 25mm. Babylon mint. Struck Lifetime 324/323 BC; 325-323 BC depending on reference. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, naked to waist, legs parallel, feet on stool, eagle in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; grape bunch above M in left field, monogram composed of ΦIΛH in the form of a trident head below strut; AΛEΞANΔPOY (Of Alexander in Greek) down right field. Ref. Müller 692; HGCS.3-1.910; Price 3641 ("Price" = M.J. Price. The Coinage in the Name of Alexander the Great...London. 1991). NGC Certified and Graded Choice Very Fine. scratch, countermark, Strike 5/5 (Highest rating), Surface 3/5, Well centered, attractive light golden toning. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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.  

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Location: Eagle River, Wisconsin

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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

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Composition: Silver

Denomination: Tetradrachm

Certification: NGC

Year: 323 BC

Grade: Ch VF

Date: 324 BC

Era: Ancient

Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)

Coin type: Ancient

Material: Silver

Ruler: Alexander the Great

NGC Certification Verification: https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/6602324-032/NGCAncients/

Culture: Greek

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