monetiforme ALEXANDER THE GREAT SILVER DRACHM - I CENTURY BC (326-323)

Description

Original silver drachm of Alexander the Great, I

century BC (326-323). Coin set on a sterling

silver handcrafted surrounding structure.

Necklace made of sterling silver. Coin in silver.

Chain length : 50cm

Coin diameter : 1,8cm

Made in Georgia

HISTORY

On observe: Youthful bust of Herakles faces right. He

has a large nose, a prominent chin, pursed lips, and a

slightly furrowed brow. He wears a headdress made of

a lion’s pelt, with the paws tied around his neck. A

border of dots surrounds the image.

On reverse: Seated figure of Zeus facing left. He is

naked from the waist up, and holds a staff in his left

hand; an eagle perches on his outstretched right hand.

He sits on a high-backed throne with his legs slightly

splayed. The Greek name ‘AΛEΞANΔPOY’ (in

English, 'Alexander’) is behind him. A ship’s prow is in

front of him; this is probably a mint mark indicating

who was responsible for making this coin.