Alexander the Great died in Babylon on June 10, 323 BC. Alexander Tetradrachm - Issued by Lysimachus at Amphipolis, Thrace Head of Alexander the Great wearing the Horn of Ammon Athena left on throne, resting left arm on shield, spear resting against right side, Nike crowning name (Greek) BASILEOS LYSAMIXOY (King Lysimachus) Greek monogram left, right, in exergue Struck: BC 288-281 (about) Size: 30mm Weight: 17.14g Catalog: Thompson 208 Lysimachus was one of Alexander's bodyguards, a successor, and later ruler of Macedonia.
:bow::bow::bow::bow: Stunning coin. Wish I could get one like that. I know my pockets are not deep enough for that. Thanks for sharing Willie.
A beautiful coin bearing the portrait of a very unusual man. I've often wondered what would have happened if Alexander had lived 100 or so years later, to face the might of the nascent Roman Republic................ I don't collect greek coins - but I did make an exception for Alexander by acquiring a Drachm minted in his name.
That is a really nice looking coin & I thank you for posting it. I am a real beginner & am only now beginning to learn the basics about ancient numismatics. Could you send me a PM briefly explaining the price range of this kind of nice Alexander III The Great Tetradrachm?
