Lifetime Alexander Tetradrachm


Continental Greece. Kings of Macedon. Alexander III 'the Great' (336-323 BC). AR Tetradrachm. ‘Amphipolis’ mint. Lifetime issue, struck under Antipater, circa 325-323 BC. Obv. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress. Rev. AΛEΞANΔPOY. Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; caduceus in left field. Price 99; Troxell, Studies, Group E9. 17.23 g. 28.00 mm. Great metal and full weight. A superb example, perfectly centred, brilliant and lightly toned, with lovely golden hues. Good EF/EF.