| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 188 | Black | Auction date: 17 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 9 Price realized: 242 EUR (Approx. 266 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Kings of Macedon. Kolophon. Alexander III "the Great" 336-323 BC. Drachm AR 17 mm, 4,29 g Head of young Herakles facing right, wearing a lion's skin / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus enthroned left, holding an eagle and a sceptre, a corn-grain below throne, a spear-head on right. good very fine Price 1751; Müller 314. Herakles, renowned in Roman mythology as Hercules, stands as an iconic figure embodying unparalleled strength, valor, and resourcefulness in ancient Greek lore. Born to Alcmena and Zeus in Thebes, his narrative pivots around the infamous Twelve Labors, a penance imposed by the gods for a fit of madness that led him to slay his family. These labors, ranging from defeating the Nemean Lion to cleansing the Augean stables, showcased Herakles' exceptional abilities. Despite facing tragic elements, such as the madness-induced tragedy and subsequent suffering, divine favor accompanied him. Revered for his physical prowess and strategic brilliance, Herakles emerged as the archetype of classical heroism. Starting price: 1 EUR |  |
