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ANCIENT GREEK SILVER COIN OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT
POSTHUMOUS TETROBOL - MILETUS MINT - 300-280 BCYou are purchasing the exact coin shown in the photos.COIN SPECIFICATIONS:
• Ruler: Alexander III \"The Great\" of Macedon, 336-323 BC
• Issue: Posthumous, struck in his name circa 300-280 BC
• Denomination: AR Silver Tetrobol / 1/3 Tetradrachm
• Weight: 5.56 grams
• Diameter: Approx 18-20mm
• Metal: Silver
• Condition: Fine. Natural circulation wear and patina consistent with age.OBVERSE:
Head of Heracles right, wearing lion skin headdress.REVERSE:
Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and scepter.
Legend: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ = \"OF ALEXANDER\"
Mint Mark: Monogram MH in left fieldMINT ATTRIBUTION:
This coin was struck at the mint of Miletus in Ionia, Asia Minor under Lysimachus, one of Alexander\'s generals. The MH monogram identifies the mint. Miletus was a major Hellenistic mint and these coins were used for trade and paying armies across the ancient world. The 5.62g weight fits the eastern tetrobol standard.
