Unusual Alexander 'the Great' Ae : Any Ideas?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Brian Bucklan, Nov 26, 2021.

  1. Brian Bucklan

    Brian Bucklan Well-Known Member

    I put this one aside early this year and kinda forgot about it. It's certainly an Alexander 'the Great' Ae type but I just can't seem to nail it down. Here it is:

    Obv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion's skin
    Rev: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔPOY between club and bow; within bow ΛY(.) <First two letters are somewhat clear but can't make out the last>; T below
    Size is 16mm, 4.3gms
    Alexander Ae Club Bow Lettering 2a.jpg

    Unusual with just a bow and no bowcase, and the legend within. Any ideas at all?
     
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  3. Mammothtooth

    Mammothtooth Stand up Philosopher, Vodka Taster

    Maybe he only needed one arrow…..I kid..
     
  4. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    The style looks decidedly unofficial.
     
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  5. kirispupis

    kirispupis Well-Known Member

    I was thinking the same. Maybe it's Danube Celts?
     
  6. medoraman

    medoraman Well-Known Member

    Yes looks very unofficial both obverse and reverse.
     
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