Find great deals on ebay for alexander the great coin and alexander the great coin ngc. Nov 01, 2019 alexander the iii of macedon the great was a historic figure in the early greek world. Coins of alexander the great coins of time ancient coin. Alexander the great, only twenty years old when he became king of macedonia. What he kindly omits is that most of them have been rubbish. Born a leader, his genius and charisma led the macedonian army across the world creating an empire that covered most of the thenknown world, from greece to india. Alexander the great coins rare coins gold coins silver. Moderncoinmart always has a good selection of ancient greek silver coins, and their inventory will often times includes very high examples of alexander. Coin from the persian wars to alexander the great, 490. Olegs coin career started in 1983 when his great grandmother gave him his first foreign coin 1 israeli shequel and ever since, his numismatic journey began.
This article underscores digital images that are the exact coins from alexander. Jan 01, 2016 the only contemporaneous records for him are in the babylonian astrological tablets. After conquering the achaemenid empire of persia, the macedonian king and now the great king of the persian empire, alexander, launched a campaign into the indian subcontinent in presentday pakistan, part of which formed the easternmost territories of the achaemenid empire following the achaemenid conquest of the indus valley 6th. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Nov 04, 2004 from awardwinning historian robin lane fox, alexander the great searches through the mass of conflicting evidence and legend to focus on alexander as a man of his own time. Vf severus alexander ae27 thessalonica macedonia nike holding kabeiros. This and similar coins may have been issued by alexander. Each coin was struck by hand so no two are exactly alike. As this passage indicates, the treasurers recounted in attic values the group of. Everything from his complex personality and his sexual life to his military and logistical tactics have been analyzed by historians. Oct 10, 2011 this month, ngc ancients examines the silver tetradrachms of alexander iii of macedon 356323 b. Just to join the gap, the first two books we were looking at are the earliest surviving, or some of the earliest surviving, narratives about alexander the great, even though they were written centuries after his time. He became king upon his fathers death in 336 bce and went on to conquer most of the known world of his day. Alexander iii of macedon 2021 july 356 bc 1011 june 323 bc, commonly known as alexander the great, was a king basileus of the ancient greek kingdom of macedon and a member of the argead dynasty.
Alexander the great numismatic portrait coin collecting. The coinage of alexander the great world numismatics, llc. Dont miss this chance to add one of alexander the great. Alexander, of macedon, commonly called the great born 356 bc, was the son of philip, king of macedon, and of olympias, daughter of. There were no specific nations and no specific country called greece in the ancient world. Alexander the great iii ar drachm coin 323317 bc certified anacs vf30. Gordian iii thessalonica macedonia ae26 nike holding kabeiros and palm. After alexander s death, lysimachus ruled part of alexander s empire in bulgaria, northern greece and turkey known as. Nov 14, 20 alexander iii of macedon, known as alexander the great 21 july 356 bce 10 or 11 june 323 bce, was the son of king philip ii of macedon.
Zervos, the earliest coins of alexander the great 1. If these coins of alexander the great have sparked your interest, you should consider adding some of them to your collection. Thrace was the last region to mint alexander the great tetradrachms, though the above specimen is one of the first black sea varieties. Alexander s childhood and youth beginning of his reign the reaction crossing the hellespont campaign in asia minor defeat of darius the siege of tyre alexander in egypt the great victory the death of darius deterioration of character alexander. The legend of alexander the great on greek and roman coins. Alexander the great gold and silver coinage is amongst the most popular and recognized of the ancient coin world and includes the gold stater, gold distater, silver drachm and the silver tetradrachm. Special discount sale page and about alexander the great and coins minted in his name. This is the text version of the supplementary video to daniel chapter 8, alexander the great comes to jerusalem which can be seen here. May 05, 2017 i have an opportunity to buy a coin that is an alexander the great small copper and its from 350 something bc. Alexander the great tetradrachms alexander coin attribution. Kyparissia, american numismatic society numismatic notes and monographs 3 1921 an inventory of greek coin. Martin price in his book the coinage in the name of alexander the great estimates that 55 million silver drachms were struck in asia minor. Countless books, papers and monographs have been written on the subject with new discoveries and classifications being made regularly.
The book that is the standard reference regarding coins of alexander the great is called the coinage in the name of alexander the great and. Although coins of alexander were also struck in base metal and gold and are highly collectible in their own right, his silver tetradrachms are among the most famous and instantly recognizable issues of the ancient world. Troxell published by the american numismatic society, new york 1997 is the most recent alexander coin book. Although coins of alexander were also struck in base metal and gold and are highly collectible in their. Silver drachm, price 2544, vf, slightly porous, lydia, sardes mint, 4.
Keep in mind there is no particular order for the greatest to least great among these books. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This month, ngc ancients examines the silver tetradrachms of alexander iii of macedon 356323 b. While most lifetime issues have zeus with his legs side by side and most posthumous issues have one leg behind the other, it is best to consult a reference book to. Kings of macedon, antigonos i monophthalmos, 320 301 bc. I didnt realize at the time it was alexander the great.
This book was published by the british museum and the swiss numismatic society in 1991. Though not a direct account of alexander s great empire, the history of macedonia, a website wellknown for detailing events in macedonian history, outlines the types of currency employed by the empire of alexander the great, and of the hellenistic world. Creating a top ten list for books on alexander the great is not easy, since few ancient historical figures have been written about as much. Macedonian kings coins for sale buy macedonian kings coins.
Alexander s father was philip ii, the king of macedonia and his mother was named olympias. Alexanders coins, the most familiar being the silver issues bearing a head of. Troxell follows up on the work done by martin price, but focusing mostly on the large alexander coinage issued in alexanders homeland of macedonia. Alexander, the great international standard bible encyclopedia. This is most detailed book to date on alexander coins. Well i finally broke down and acquired a lifetime issue of alexander the great. It promises to be an easy read and that is what it exactly is. A contemporary depiction of alexander the great by close aides. Nov 27, 2018 for more than two hundred years, alexander the great tetradrachms would be minted at a prolific rate, sourced from his fathers mines in thrace and macedonia as well as the new bullion alexander. Alexander the great lifetime tetradrachm from amphipolis, macedonia, c. Plotina augusta ae24 amphipolis 105129 ad wife of trajan tyche seated. Make offer 1992 100 drachmas greek coin, alexander the great and the vergina star, rare. Macedonian kings coins for sale buy macedonian kings.
Alexander the great is arguably the most famous man of antiquity. In order to understand the coinage of alexander the great, it is necessary first to explain the ancient greek world. Oleg zamansky is the president and ceo of coin maestro, llc and is an expert in foreign coins, paper money, medals, and sets. Trustworthy proof of this is the coin of alexander of macedon adorned with that. Alexander, of macedon, commonly called the great born 356 bc, was the son of philip, king of macedon, and of olympias, daughter of neoptolemos, an epeirote king. Tough, resolute, fearless, alexander was a born warrior and ruler of passionate ambition who understood the intense adventure of conquest and of the unknown. Notes on a book by gerhard kleiner, numismatic chronicle 12 1982 166179, at 168 ibid. Alexander the great is known for his military acumen. Alexander the great numismatic portrait coins coin collecting. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This book is about alexander the great s reception in the enlightenment, isnt it. This coin was issued by lysimachus, the former general of alexander the great.
Get the best deals on alexander the great coin when you shop the largest online selection at. Make offer alexander the great iii ar drachm coin 323317 bc. Alexander the great idolized herakles, wanting to become a god himself, and his prominent use of the hero on his coins formalized this association, evangelizing it internationally. Ancient coins alexander the great tetradrachms and herakles. Today, ancient coins bearing alexander s image are highly coveted by collectors around the world.
The campaigns of alexander the great created wide stability and uniformity in the field of coinage. Macedonia, kings, alexander iii, ancient coins index with. Robin lane fox had to read 1,468 books and articles to write his celebrated biography of alexander. Alexander the great ar tetradrachm coin 336323 bc certified ngc au nice. The dating of the coinage of alexander the great joukowsky. The portrait on this coin portrays alexander similarly adorned as on ptolemy is silver coins, wearing an elephant skin headdress and a horn of ammon. So here is the list for the top ten books on alexander the great. Search for alexander the great in upcoming auctions at. For more information on the subject see the coinage in the name of alexander the great and philip arrhidaeus by martin j.
Alexander the great reads about himself in daniel chapter. Price, published by the british museum and swiss numismatic society 1991. To access the full database of over 5 million records, please consult coinarchives pro. Make offer alexander the great iii ar drachm coin 323317 bc certified anacs vf30. Moderncoinmart always has a good selection of ancient greek silver coins, and their inventory will often times includes very high examples of alexander iii silver tetradrachms. Coin coin from the persian wars to alexander the great, 490336 bc. The coinage in the name of alexander the great and philip arrhidaeus by martin jessop price. The legend of alexander the great on greek and roman coins 9780415394512. He was born in pella in 356 bc and succeeded his father philip ii to the throne at the age of 20. Studies in the macedonian coinage of alexander the great. For a century and a half the previous pattern of greek coinage spread widely all over the greek world, its quantity stimulated by a. The macedonian empire was founded by alexander i but carried forward by others including philip ii father of alexander the great and alexander the great. The only contemporaneous records for him are in the babylonian astrological tablets. Fire from heaven by mary renault, the persian boy by mary renault, alexander the great by robin lane fox, the campaigns of a.
My brother is a historian and i thought id buy him a coin for christmas so i found one on ebay that lloked nice and the seller had 100% positive feedback. For numismatists as well, alexander is an extremely important figure in the history of ancient coinage. The obverse of this coin depicts a similarly adorned portrait as on other lysimachostype tetradrachms, with a horn of ammon and a diadem, but this portrait appears to be of mithradates vi the great rather than alexander the great. Alexander the great posthumous tetradrachm from odessos, thrace, c. Your search for alexander the great matched 793 lots. Alexander the great gold stater late lifetime early posthumous issue of citium, cyprus choice au ngc graded greek macedonian coin inv. I dont have s pic but i know its from mastodon greece.
Just to join the gap, the first two books we were looking at are the earliest surviving, or some of the earliest surviving, narratives about alexander the great. Lysimachos mithradates the great portrait tetradrachm, byzantion, thrace, c. The above coin depicts one of three different obverse portraits on ptolemaic bronze coins that have been identified as alexander the great. For collectors beginning an exploration of ancient coins, his numismatic legacy is a popular starting point. The coinage of in the name of alexander the great and philip arrhidaeus. Jan 02, 2018 dictators sulla julius caesar alexander the great and more rare ngc ancient greek and roman coins duration. A short introduction, and the landmark arrian, edited by james romm and robert. This was likely among the first imperial coins alexander issued. Mar, 2011 studies in the macedonian coinage of alexander the great by hyla a. Browsing ancient coinage of macedonia, kings, alexander iii. Alexander the great and the mystery of the elephant medallions, by frank l. Bellinger in his 1963 book essays on the coinage of alexander the great, bellinger in turn echoed the thoughts of charles seltman in his 1933 book greek coins.
Numismatically speaking, he is known for the enormous output of coins he issued or that celebrate the late ruler, also known as alexander. Holt tells us that there have been 2000 books and papers published about alexander in the last 40 years. Vf caracalla ae23 amphipolis macedonia city goddess seated. Alexander the great by philip freeman, paperback barnes.
We feature the coins that alexander the great s army spent all over the old world creating international commerce. I now start wondering if its a fake because i cant find any other coin. The indian campaign of alexander the great began in 326 bc. Throughout history, few names resonate like that of. Your coin will also come with the booklet introduction to ancient coins published by ngc. During the conquest of the persian empire, alexander laid hands on some 300 tonnes of gold and 2000 tonnes of silver, which was used in the first place to mint coins. What are the best biographies on alexander the great. Images hermitage amsterdam ancient greek gold coin stamped with athena, who wears a helmet. Alexander the great tetradrachms alexander iii tetradrachms. In the first authoritative biography of alexander the great written for a general audience in a generation, classicist and historian philip freeman tells the remarkable life of the great conqueror. The book alexander the great by doug wilhelm is a book about the uniting of the greek empire. Authentic ancient greek roman biblical numismatic coins for. Alexander iii the great ancient greek coins collecting. Browse the alexander iii page with no thumbnail images some imitative issues can be seen here, more are on the celtic coins pages, e.