| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 209 | Silver | Auction date: 28 April 2024 |
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| Lot description: Kings of Macedon. Uncertain mint in Asia Minor. Alexander III "the Great" 336-323 BC. Bronze Æ 19 mm, 5,86 g Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress / BAΣIΛEΩΣ, Bow in bow-case and club; below, torch; c/m. Very Fine Price 2800. 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: 50 EUR |  |
