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Alexander the Great Greek Silver Coin Pendant in 14 Carat Gold Bezel - Drachm, Amphipolis, 336-323 BC
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Reference: S1544
Period: 336-323 BC
Year: 336-323 BC
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Place: Amphipolis
Price: $ 200.00
Weight: 5 grams
Dimensions: 2.0 cm diameter
Condition: Excellent, coin very fine, gold bezel and pendant link perfect.
Description: An ancient Greek silver Drachm, set in a 14 carat gold bezel with pendant loop. The Drachm depicts Alexander the Great of the Kingdom of Macedonia, the most successful general of all history. The front shows an idealised portrait of Alexander in the guise of the mythical hero Heracles, clad in a Nemean lion skin headdress. It is in high relief, the detail is lovely. The back depicts the God Zeus, seated with bare chest, he holds a trident and has a bird in the other hand. It also contains a number of symbols and letters that indicate the mint mark for Amphipolis (right angle above torch, and M and star below chair). Amphipolis was an important naval base during the reign of Alexander, it ceased to exist around 400 AD. The pendant ring is stamped 585, indicating the gold is 14 carat. Note - it has been brought to our attention by a coin expert that this is not an original coin, but a later replica, as only Poseidan, not Zeus, should be holding a trident, apologies. We have reduced the price by 50%.
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Alexander the Great Greek silver coin pendant - Drachm, Amphipolis
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Alexander the Great silver coin - Zeus
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14 Carat gold - 585 hallmark
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