Description: Right Click picture to see larger image size. NGC Certified ALEXANDER the GREAT Type SILVER DRACHM COIN KINGS of MACEDON PHILIP III Arrhidaios, 1/2 Brother of ALEXANDER III "THE GREAT" 323-317 BC Silver Drachm 16mm c. 4.20g. Kolophon mint. Struck 323-319 BC. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress. Reverse: Zeus seated left on backless throne, naked to the waist, right leg drawn back, feet on foot stool, eagle in extended right hand, scepter in left; Lyre in left field; Legend behind: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ to right. Philipp III, Arrhidaios became King of Macedonia from 323 to 317 BC after the death of his half-brother Alexander the Great. Believed to be mentally unwell, his reign was mostly symbolic, controlled by powerful generals. Despite being considered a possible rival, there is questionable evidence that he was poisoned by Alexander's mother, Olympias. He was used as a political pawn, with Alexander safeguarding him during campaigns to prevent him from being used against the throne. After Alexander's death, Arrhidaios was chosen as king in a succession dispute, while Alexander's infant son was also crowned. He married Eurydike, a union manipulated by political forces. During the Diadochi Wars, various regents held power over him. In 317 BC, he was captured and later executed, marking the end of his reign. Ref. Price P43 ("Price" = M.J. Price. The Coinage in the Name of/types of Alexander the Great...London. 1991). NGC Certified and Graded VF (Very Fine). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed. Any item ever shown otherwise may be returned unaltered for full refund less shipping. If any item purchased is not to your satisfaction you may return it unaltered within 30 days of purchase for a full refund less shipping. We also guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality in all transactions.
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Composition: Silver
Denomination: Drachma
Certification: NGC
Year: 323 BC
Grade: VF
Date: 319 BC
Era: Ancient
Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
Coin type: Ancient
Material: Silver
Culture: Greek
