Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III ‘The Great’, AE Circa 325-310 BC, Shield / Helmet

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Description

Kingdom of Macedon, Alexande III ‘The Great’, AE (bronze, 4g, 16.2 mm), Circa 325-310 BC
Obv: Macedonian shield, facing head of Herakles on boss
Rev: Macedonian helmet, [B-A] across fields; monogram in lower left field
Ref: SNG Alpha Bank 849 var Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF (patina stripped of otherwise well centered)
Note: These coins reflect the period of Alexander’s rule over Macedon, during which he embarked on his legendary military campaigns to conquer the Persian Empire and beyond. The imagery of the shield and helmet underscores his military achievements and his identification with the heroic figure of Herakles, a mythical hero revered for his strength and courage.