CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
- 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 323-319 BC
- 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, star; in right field, spearhead
- Reference:
- Price 1759; HGC 3, 944c
- Size:
- 17.93mm, 4.2g, 11h
- Province:
- Macedon Empire, Kolophon mint
- Grade:
- VF, obverse slightly off centre, lightly 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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