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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61596 | Auction date: 9 February 2026 |
| Lot number: 21054 Price realized: 525 USD (Approx. 444 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Ancients MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AR drachm (16mm, 4.19 gm, 11h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5. Lifetime issue of Sardes, ca. 334-323 BC. Head of Heracles right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied before neck / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus seated left on backless throne, left leg drawn back, feet on stool, eagle in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left; head wearing Phrygian cap left in left field, HΘP monogram below strut. Price 2558. Alexander the Great, born in 356 BC in Pella, Macedonia, was one of the most renowned military leaders and conquerors in history. He ascended to the throne after the assassination of his father, Philip II, in 336 BC, and he embarked on an ambitious campaign of expansion. His conquests included the Persian Empire, Egypt, and large parts of Asia, reaching as far as the Indus River in India. Alexander's military genius, charismatic leadership, and ability to inspire loyalty among his troops were instrumental in his success. His kingdom brought about significant cultural and political change, spreading Greek culture throughout the known world. He died in 323 BC at the age of 32 under mysterious circumstances in Babylon, marking the end of his extraordinary reign. www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/greek/macedonian-kingdom-alexander-iii-the-great-336-323-bc-ar-drachm-16mm-419-gm-11h-ngc-au-5-5-3-5/p/61596-14020.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61596-02092026 HID02906262019 © 2025 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Certification number: NGC 8522178121 |  |
