Kings of Macedon, Alexander III ‘the Great’, AR Drachm, Lamspakos Mint, Circa 323-317 BC

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Kings of Macedon, Alexander III ‘the Great’, 336-323 BC, AR Drachm (silver, 2.15g, 17.7mm),  Struck under Leonnatos, Arrhidaios, or Antigonos I Monophthalmos, Lamspakos Mint, Circa 323-317 BC
Obv: Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress
Rev: AΛEΞANΔPOY Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and eagle standing right with closed wings in his right; to left, serpent
Ref: Price 1365 var (without monogram) Rarity/Choice: Scarce, aEF (this coin features a half-flan, which has been clipped and unavailable. Despite this, the visible portion displays beautiful details)
Note: Lamspakos, a city in Macedonia, was one of the mints used to produce coins during Alexander’s rule.  Herakles, a prominent figure in Greek mythology, was often associated with Alexander the Great due to the belief that Alexander was descended from the hero-god. The lion skin headdress is a symbolic representation of Herakles’ status as a legendary hero renowned for his strength and courage.  Zeus, the king of the gods in Greek mythology, is portrayed as a symbol of divine authority and sovereignty. The eagle, often associated with Zeus, symbolizes his power and dominion over the heavens.

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