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$Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III \'the Great\', 336-323 BC, AR Drachm, Abydus mint, struck 310-301 BC$

Emperor:: Alexander IV or Philip III Arrhidaeus, in the name and types of Alexander III 'the Great', struck under Menander or Kleitos (Alexander's Generals)
Denomination:: AR Drachm
Composition:: Silver
Date:: circa 310-301
Obverse:: Head of Herakles facing right, wearing nemean lionskin headdress
Reverse:: AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Zeus seated left on throne without back, one leg drawn back, holding eagle and sceptre; in left field, M; below throne, I
Reference:: Price 1528; SNG Copenhagen 994; HGC 3, 944b
Size:: 18.60mm, 3.8g, 12h
Province:: Macedon Empire, Abydus mint
Grade:: aVF, irregular flan, struck off-centre, toned, toned
Information:: Struck shortly after the death of Alexander the Great, and during the lifetime of his son (Alexander IV) and his half-brother, Philip III Arrhidaeus

Alexander the Great requires no introduction. One of the most influential people of all time, his legacy has helped shape the world we live in today. The coins of Alexander the Great continued to be issued in his honour long after his short but fully-lived life

I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.

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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras

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