MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AV stater (18mm, 8.52 gm, 11h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5. Late lifetime or early posthumous issue, Miletus, ca. 323-319 BC. Head of Athena right, hair in four tight corkscrew curls falling straight along neckline with two more curls over left shoulder and another one at temple, wearing pendant earring, beaded necklace, and triple-crested Corinthian helmet pushed back on head, short divergent crest ends, bowl decorated with coiled serpent right / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike standing facing, head left, wreath in outstretched right hand, cradling stylis cradled in left arm; KH monogram in left field, bipennis (labrys) in right field below wing. Price 2114. Beautifully centered, the coin showcases radiant, gleaming fields. Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 3064 (20 April 2018), lot 30039. Alexander the Great, born in 356 BC in Pella, Macedonia, was one of the most renowned military leaders and conquerors in history. He ascended to the throne after the assassination of his father, Philip II, in 336 BC, and he embarked on an ambitious campaign of expansion. His conquests included the Persian Empire, Egypt, and large parts of Asia, reaching as far as the Indus River in India. Alexander's military genius, charismatic leadership, and ability to inspire loyalty among his troops were instrumental in his success. His kingdom brought about significant cultural and political change, spreading Greek culture throughout the known world. He died in 323 BC at the age of 32, under mysterious circumstances in Babylon, marking the end of his extraordinary reign. HID09801242017 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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