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Silver Tetradrachm of Alexander the Great - FJ.6103
Origin: Israel
Circa: 336
BC
to 323
BC
Collection: Coin Jewelry
Medium: Silver, Gold
£3,600.00
Location: UAE
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This silver coin is mounted in an 18 karat gold
ring
Few individuals in history have been the subject
of such enduring fascination as Alexander the
Great. The son of Philip II (king of Macedonia)
and Olympias, he was brought up in an
enlightened court, and as crown prince, educated
by the Greek philosopher Aristotle. Early in 334
he led an army of nearly 50,000 men across the
Hellespont against the Persians. With the aid of
remarkable generals and loyal troops he achieved
one astonishing success after another, finally
conquering the great Persian empire and
becoming the virtual master of the western
world. This powerful tetradrachm shows the
head of a young Herakles (with whom Alexander
identified), c1ad in a lion's skin. On the reverse
is the seated Zeus holding an eagle and scepter.
The name of the king AËÎÁÍÄÑÏÕ (Alexander) is at
right. The posture of Zeus, with his right leg
drawn back suggests this coin was minted after
Alexander's death. The person who chooses this
ring must certainly possess the same qualities as
the person for whom it honors-- an indomitable
will, bold character, and an unconquered spirit.
- (FJ.6103)
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