150 BC Ancient Greece Kings of Thrace Lysimachos - Alexander III the Great - Silver Tetradrachm

Product Description:

Extremely rare type on a large flan and minted just after the death of Alexander the great, This type is not found in any published sources.

Super strike and fields both rated 5/5 by NGC, superb eye appeal really a piece to behold!

NGC Ch XF
2156010-010
Strike: 5/5
Surface: 5/5

Arguably one of the most outstanding military leaders in all history, he was famously never defeated in battle. He would establish and control one of the biggest empires ever known, spanning from Greece to India but his expansion would be cut short due to his death.

Even with his vast empire and heroic accomplishments, he would never be able to complete his expansionist desires. It is said he was planning to invade the Arabian states of the time, as well as continue to conquer the east until he reached the sea. He would have inevitably conquered all of Asia and approached the middle east. His military tactics are still studied in academies around the world to this day.

Obverse: Head of deified Alexander the Great with horn of Ammon

Reverse: Athena seated on throne holding Nike with spear behind

Ex CNG Sale 36 from the Jay P.Dawley Collection

De Callatay Group 3 obverse die D25/?, Thompson -, Muller 194