Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander the Great (336-323 BC).

Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander the Great (336-323 BC).

Bronze Unit, mint of Macedon, c. 317-311 BC.

Centered coin. Nice portrait. Regular wear. Dark patina.

Obverse inscription: ANÉPIGRAPHE. ( Alexander )

Obverse description: Beardless head to the right, wearing the lion skin

Condition: Very Fine.

Weight: 6 gr.

Size: 19 mm diameter

The Bronze Unit of Alexander the Great, struck under the Kingdom of Macedonia, is a significant historical artifact that reflects the power and legacy of the Macedonian king. These units are often sought after by collectors and numismatists for their rarity and historical value. The unit features a head of beardless Heracles wearing a lion skin headdress, flanked by a bow in a case and a club, with a grape bunch on the stern. The inscription “AΛEΞANΔPOY” translates to “Alexander (III, the Great)” in Greek. These units are valued not only for their aesthetic appeal but also for their historical significance, representing the era of Alexander’s conquests and the expansion of the Macedonian Empire.