Macedon Alexander The Great Gold Stater – Posthumous issue struck under Seleukos I Nikator 312-281BC Babylon mint
£3,950.00
SELEUKID EMPIRE. Seleukos I Nikator. Second satrapy and kingship, 312-281 BC. Gold Stater. In the name and types of Alexander III (The Great) of Macedon. Babylon I mint. Struck circa 311-300 BC.
Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a serpent on the bowl / Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; monogram in wreath to left, H below right wing. Price 3716–7 var. ; Traces of find patina.
17mm, 8.53g
Alexander III of Macedon, known as Alexander the Great, was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He succeeded his father Philip II to the throne at the age of twenty and spent most of his ruling years on an extensive military campaign through Asia and north east Africa, creating one of the largest empires of the ancient world by thirty years of age. It stretched from Greece to north western India. Alexander was undefeated in battle and is considered one of the most successful military commanders throughout history. Coinage bearing his name was stuck for many years after his death by his successors as a mark of respect.
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