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| Alexander III | |
| Coin Denom: | AV Quarter-Stater |
| Coin Country: | Kingdom of Macedon |
| Coin Grade: | Ch AU |
| Coin Graded By: | NGC |
| Coin Strike: | 4 |
| Coin Surface: | 2 |
| Coin Date: | 336-323 BC |
| Coin ID | 794 |
| Coin Available: | Yes |
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Alexander III, 336-323 BC
KINGDOM of MACEDON. Alexander III Alexander the Great. 336-323 BC. AV Quarter-Stater (2.15g). Amphipolis mint. Struck under Antipater, circa 330-320 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / Bow above club left; thunderbolt above.
History of coin subject "Alexander III": Alexandros III Philippou Makedonon "Alexander the Great", (Alexander III of Macedon) 356-323 BC, King of Macedonia, was born in late July 356 BC in Pella, Macedonia, he was one of the greatest military genius in history. He conquered much of what was then the civilized world, driven by his divine ambition of the world conquest and the creation of a universal world monarchy. This ancient Greek gold coin was minted by Alexander during his reign, 336-323 BC, and other than the extremely rare disaster, is the highest value coin that he issued. He is considered by many expert historians of ancient culture to be the most efficient General of all time, having conquered most of then-known Western civilization. Assuming the throne at the young age of 20 he set out on an historic expedition to conquer most of the known world. During his brief reign of 13 years he succeeded in defeating every empire that stood in his way. With great personal courage and brilliant military strategy he won victory after victory, and by his enlightened policy of generosity, tolerance and assimilation he turned enemy after enemy into an ally. Alexander assumed the kingship of Macedon following the death of his father Philip II, who had unified most of the city-states of mainland Greece under Macedonian hegemony in a federation called the League of Corinth. After reconfirming Macedonian rule by quashing a rebellion of southern Greek city-states and staging a short but bloody excursion against Macedon's northern neighbors, Alexander set out east against the Achaemenid Persian Empire, which he defeated and overthrew. His conquests included Anatolia, Syria, Phoenicia, Judea, Gaza, Egypt, Bactria and Mesopotamia, and he extended the boundaries of his own empire as far as Punjab, India.
Alexander had already made plans prior to his death for military and mercantile expansions into the Arabian peninsula, after which he was to turn his armies to the west (Carthage, Rome and the Iberian Peninsula). His original vision, however, had been to the east, to the ends of the world and the Great Outer Sea, as is described by his boyhood tutor and mentor Aristotle.
Alexander integrated many foreigners into his army, leading some scholars to credit him with a "policy of fusion". He also encouraged marriages between his soldiers and foreigners, and he himself went on to marry two foreign princesses.
Alexander died after twelve years of constant military campaigning, possibly a result of malaria, poisoning, typhoid fever, viral encephalitis or the consequences of alcoholism. His legacy and conquests lived on long after him and ushered in centuries of Greek settlement and cultural influence over distant areas. This period is known as the Hellenistic period, which featured a combination of Greek, Middle Eastern and Indian culture. Alexander himself featured prominently in the history and myth of both Greek and non-Greek cultures. His exploits inspired a literary tradition in which he appeared as a legendary hero in the tradition of Achilles.
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| Alexander III | |
| Coin Denom: | AV Stater |
| Coin Country: | Kingdom of Macedon |
| Coin Grade: | Ch MS |
| Coin Graded By: | NGC |
| Coin Strike: | 4 |
| Coin Surface: | 5 |
| Coin Date: | 336-323 BC |
| Coin ID | 933 |
| Coin Available: | Yes |
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Alexander III, 336-323 BC
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III 'the Great'. 336-323 B.C. AV stater (8.60g). Macedonia, ca. 325-310 B.C. Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet / Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis.
History of coin subject "Alexander III": Alexandros III Philippou Makedonon "Alexander the Great", (Alexander III of Macedon) 356-323 BC, King of Macedonia, was born in late July 356 BC in Pella, Macedonia, he was one of the greatest military genius in history. He conquered much of what was then the civilized world, driven by his divine ambition of the world conquest and the creation of a universal world monarchy. This ancient Greek gold coin was minted by Alexander during his reign, 336-323 BC, and other than the extremely rare disaster, is the highest value coin that he issued. He is considered by many expert historians of ancient culture to be the most efficient General of all time, having conquered most of then-known Western civilization. Assuming the throne at the young age of 20 he set out on an historic expedition to conquer most of the known world. During his brief reign of 13 years he succeeded in defeating every empire that stood in his way. With great personal courage and brilliant military strategy he won victory after victory, and by his enlightened policy of generosity, tolerance and assimilation he turned enemy after enemy into an ally. Alexander assumed the kingship of Macedon following the death of his father Philip II, who had unified most of the city-states of mainland Greece under Macedonian hegemony in a federation called the League of Corinth. After reconfirming Macedonian rule by quashing a rebellion of southern Greek city-states and staging a short but bloody excursion against Macedon's northern neighbors, Alexander set out east against the Achaemenid Persian Empire, which he defeated and overthrew. His conquests included Anatolia, Syria, Phoenicia, Judea, Gaza, Egypt, Bactria and Mesopotamia, and he extended the boundaries of his own empire as far as Punjab, India.
Alexander had already made plans prior to his death for military and mercantile expansions into the Arabian peninsula, after which he was to turn his armies to the west (Carthage, Rome and the Iberian Peninsula). His original vision, however, had been to the east, to the ends of the world and the Great Outer Sea, as is described by his boyhood tutor and mentor Aristotle.
Alexander integrated many foreigners into his army, leading some scholars to credit him with a "policy of fusion". He also encouraged marriages between his soldiers and foreigners, and he himself went on to marry two foreign princesses.
Alexander died after twelve years of constant military campaigning, possibly a result of malaria, poisoning, typhoid fever, viral encephalitis or the consequences of alcoholism. His legacy and conquests lived on long after him and ushered in centuries of Greek settlement and cultural influence over distant areas. This period is known as the Hellenistic period, which featured a combination of Greek, Middle Eastern and Indian culture. Alexander himself featured prominently in the history and myth of both Greek and non-Greek cultures. His exploits inspired a literary tradition in which he appeared as a legendary hero in the tradition of Achilles.
For more information about this coin call: Toll Free 1-866-697-4653.
| Alexander III | |
| Coin Denom: | AV Stater |
| Coin Country: | Kingdom of Macedon |
| Coin Grade: | Ch AU Star |
| Coin Graded By: | NGC |
| Coin Strike: | 5 |
| Coin Surface: | 5 |
| Coin Date: | 336-323 BC |
| Coin ID | 952 |
| Coin Available: | Yes |
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Alexander III, 336-323 BC
Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III, "Alexander the Great" 336-323 B.C. AV gold Stater (8.58g) Obverse: Head of the goddess Athena wearing a crested Corinthian helmet ornamented with a serpent. Reverse: Nike, the winged goddess of Victory standing with a long crossed scepter and holding a wreath in her outstretched right hand.
History of coin subject "Alexander III": Alexandros III Philippou Makedonon "Alexander the Great", (Alexander III of Macedon) 356-323 BC, King of Macedonia, was born in late July 356 BC in Pella, Macedonia, he was one of the greatest military genius in history. He conquered much of what was then the civilized world, driven by his divine ambition of the world conquest and the creation of a universal world monarchy. This ancient Greek gold coin was minted by Alexander during his reign, 336-323 BC, and other than the extremely rare disaster, is the highest value coin that he issued. He is considered by many expert historians of ancient culture to be the most efficient General of all time, having conquered most of then-known Western civilization. Assuming the throne at the young age of 20 he set out on an historic expedition to conquer most of the known world. During his brief reign of 13 years he succeeded in defeating every empire that stood in his way. With great personal courage and brilliant military strategy he won victory after victory, and by his enlightened policy of generosity, tolerance and assimilation he turned enemy after enemy into an ally. Alexander assumed the kingship of Macedon following the death of his father Philip II, who had unified most of the city-states of mainland Greece under Macedonian hegemony in a federation called the League of Corinth. After reconfirming Macedonian rule by quashing a rebellion of southern Greek city-states and staging a short but bloody excursion against Macedon's northern neighbors, Alexander set out east against the Achaemenid Persian Empire, which he defeated and overthrew. His conquests included Anatolia, Syria, Phoenicia, Judea, Gaza, Egypt, Bactria and Mesopotamia, and he extended the boundaries of his own empire as far as Punjab, India.
Alexander had already made plans prior to his death for military and mercantile expansions into the Arabian peninsula, after which he was to turn his armies to the west (Carthage, Rome and the Iberian Peninsula). His original vision, however, had been to the east, to the ends of the world and the Great Outer Sea, as is described by his boyhood tutor and mentor Aristotle.
Alexander integrated many foreigners into his army, leading some scholars to credit him with a "policy of fusion". He also encouraged marriages between his soldiers and foreigners, and he himself went on to marry two foreign princesses.
Alexander died after twelve years of constant military campaigning, possibly a result of malaria, poisoning, typhoid fever, viral encephalitis or the consequences of alcoholism. His legacy and conquests lived on long after him and ushered in centuries of Greek settlement and cultural influence over distant areas. This period is known as the Hellenistic period, which featured a combination of Greek, Middle Eastern and Indian culture. Alexander himself featured prominently in the history and myth of both Greek and non-Greek cultures. His exploits inspired a literary tradition in which he appeared as a legendary hero in the tradition of Achilles.
For more information about this coin call: Toll Free 1-866-697-4653.
| Alexander III | |
| Coin Denom: | AV Quarter-Stater |
| Coin Country: | Kingdom of Macedon |
| Coin Grade: | Ch AU Star |
| Coin Graded By: | NGC |
| Coin Strike: | 5 |
| Coin Surface: | 5 |
| Coin Date: | 336-323 BC |
| Coin ID | 961 |
| Coin Available: | Yes |
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Alexander III, 336-323 BC
Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III 'Alexander the Great' 336-323 BC. AV Quarter-Stater (2.16g). Amphipolis mint. Struck 330-320 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right, serpent on helmet; Reverse: Bow and club, Thunderbolt above.
History of coin subject "Alexander III": Alexandros III Philippou Makedonon "Alexander the Great", (Alexander III of Macedon) 356-323 BC, King of Macedonia, was born in late July 356 BC in Pella, Macedonia, he was one of the greatest military genius in history. He conquered much of what was then the civilized world, driven by his divine ambition of the world conquest and the creation of a universal world monarchy. This ancient Greek gold coin was minted by Alexander during his reign, 336-323 BC, and other than the extremely rare disaster, is the highest value coin that he issued. He is considered by many expert historians of ancient culture to be the most efficient General of all time, having conquered most of then-known Western civilization. Assuming the throne at the young age of 20 he set out on an historic expedition to conquer most of the known world. During his brief reign of 13 years he succeeded in defeating every empire that stood in his way. With great personal courage and brilliant military strategy he won victory after victory, and by his enlightened policy of generosity, tolerance and assimilation he turned enemy after enemy into an ally. Alexander assumed the kingship of Macedon following the death of his father Philip II, who had unified most of the city-states of mainland Greece under Macedonian hegemony in a federation called the League of Corinth. After reconfirming Macedonian rule by quashing a rebellion of southern Greek city-states and staging a short but bloody excursion against Macedon's northern neighbors, Alexander set out east against the Achaemenid Persian Empire, which he defeated and overthrew. His conquests included Anatolia, Syria, Phoenicia, Judea, Gaza, Egypt, Bactria and Mesopotamia, and he extended the boundaries of his own empire as far as Punjab, India.
Alexander had already made plans prior to his death for military and mercantile expansions into the Arabian peninsula, after which he was to turn his armies to the west (Carthage, Rome and the Iberian Peninsula). His original vision, however, had been to the east, to the ends of the world and the Great Outer Sea, as is described by his boyhood tutor and mentor Aristotle.
Alexander integrated many foreigners into his army, leading some scholars to credit him with a "policy of fusion". He also encouraged marriages between his soldiers and foreigners, and he himself went on to marry two foreign princesses.
Alexander died after twelve years of constant military campaigning, possibly a result of malaria, poisoning, typhoid fever, viral encephalitis or the consequences of alcoholism. His legacy and conquests lived on long after him and ushered in centuries of Greek settlement and cultural influence over distant areas. This period is known as the Hellenistic period, which featured a combination of Greek, Middle Eastern and Indian culture. Alexander himself featured prominently in the history and myth of both Greek and non-Greek cultures. His exploits inspired a literary tradition in which he appeared as a legendary hero in the tradition of Achilles.
For more information about this coin call: Toll Free 1-866-697-4653.
| Alexander III | |
| Coin Denom: | AV Stater |
| Coin Country: | Kingdom of Macedon |
| Coin Grade: | MS |
| Coin Graded By: | NGC |
| Coin Strike: | 4 |
| Coin Surface: | 5 |
| Coin Date: | 336-323 BC |
| Coin ID | 1291 |
| Coin Available: | Yes |
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Alexander III, 336-323 BC
KINGDOM of MACEDON. Alexander III ; Alexander the Great;. 336-323 BC. AV Stater (8.56g.). Babylon mint. Struck circa 311-305 BC. Obverse: Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a griffin below the plume; Reverse: BASILEWS ALEXANDROU Nike standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand, cradling stylis in left arm; MI lower left field, MP monogram within wreath lower right. (Price #3748)
History of coin subject "Alexander III": Alexandros III Philippou Makedonon "Alexander the Great", (Alexander III of Macedon) 356-323 BC, King of Macedonia, was born in late July 356 BC in Pella, Macedonia, he was one of the greatest military genius in history. He conquered much of what was then the civilized world, driven by his divine ambition of the world conquest and the creation of a universal world monarchy. This ancient Greek gold coin was minted by Alexander during his reign, 336-323 BC, and other than the extremely rare disaster, is the highest value coin that he issued. He is considered by many expert historians of ancient culture to be the most efficient General of all time, having conquered most of then-known Western civilization. Assuming the throne at the young age of 20 he set out on an historic expedition to conquer most of the known world. During his brief reign of 13 years he succeeded in defeating every empire that stood in his way. With great personal courage and brilliant military strategy he won victory after victory, and by his enlightened policy of generosity, tolerance and assimilation he turned enemy after enemy into an ally. Alexander assumed the kingship of Macedon following the death of his father Philip II, who had unified most of the city-states of mainland Greece under Macedonian hegemony in a federation called the League of Corinth. After reconfirming Macedonian rule by quashing a rebellion of southern Greek city-states and staging a short but bloody excursion against Macedon's northern neighbors, Alexander set out east against the Achaemenid Persian Empire, which he defeated and overthrew. His conquests included Anatolia, Syria, Phoenicia, Judea, Gaza, Egypt, Bactria and Mesopotamia, and he extended the boundaries of his own empire as far as Punjab, India.
Alexander had already made plans prior to his death for military and mercantile expansions into the Arabian peninsula, after which he was to turn his armies to the west (Carthage, Rome and the Iberian Peninsula). His original vision, however, had been to the east, to the ends of the world and the Great Outer Sea, as is described by his boyhood tutor and mentor Aristotle.
Alexander integrated many foreigners into his army, leading some scholars to credit him with a "policy of fusion". He also encouraged marriages between his soldiers and foreigners, and he himself went on to marry two foreign princesses.
Alexander died after twelve years of constant military campaigning, possibly a result of malaria, poisoning, typhoid fever, viral encephalitis or the consequences of alcoholism. His legacy and conquests lived on long after him and ushered in centuries of Greek settlement and cultural influence over distant areas. This period is known as the Hellenistic period, which featured a combination of Greek, Middle Eastern and Indian culture. Alexander himself featured prominently in the history and myth of both Greek and non-Greek cultures. His exploits inspired a literary tradition in which he appeared as a legendary hero in the tradition of Achilles.
For more information about this coin call: Toll Free 1-866-697-4653.