Ancient Greek Silver Drachm - Macedon 336-323 BC - Alexander III 'the Great'

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Ancient Greek Silver Drachm - Macedon 336-323 BC - Alexander III 'the Great'
Ancient Greek Silver Drachm - Macedon 336-323 BC - Alexander III 'the Great'
Ancient Greek Silver Drachm - Macedon 336-323 BC - Alexander III 'the Great'
Ancient Greek Silver Drachm - Macedon 336-323 BC - Alexander III 'the Great'
Obverse:
Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin.
Reverse:
Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and sceptre.
Date:
336-323 BC
Size:
, 3.96 g
Composition:
Silver
Internal SKU:
95X136
HISTORICAL NOTE:
The Siglos of the Achaemenid Empire is a significant numismatic artifact that represents a key period in ancient history. The Achaemenid Empire, also known as the First Persian Empire, was founded by Cyrus the Great in 550 BC and was the largest empire of its time, spanning from the Balkans and Egypt in the west to the Indus Valley in the southeast. The Siglos coin was minted from 520 BC to 330 BC, during the height of the Achaemenid Empire. This silver coin, along with the gold Daric, represented the first bimetallic monetary standard. The introduction of these coins marked a major advancement in the economic system of the empire. The design of the Siglos often featured the king or a heroic figure, symbolizing the power and authority of the Achaemenid Empire. The coins were not only used for trade but also served as a tool for propagating the image of the empire across its vast territories. This makes the Siglos of the Achaemenid Empire a unique and valuable piece for any collector interested in ancient coins or the history of the Achaemenid Empire.
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