A Coin of Legendary Popularity Worldwide – Alexander the Great!
A precious artistic and historical treasure, shining through 2,000 years of time.

Among the most popular ancient Greek coins, this silver tetradrachm stands out for its exceptional condition and strong market value.

Design

• Obverse: Right-facing portrait of Heracles (Hercules) wearing a lion skin headdress
  (Believed to be modeled after Alexander the Great himself)

• Reverse: Seated figure of Zeus, king of the gods, holding an eagle in his right hand
  Inscription: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY ("Of King Alexander")

Condition

Graded Ch AU (Choice About Uncirculated)

• Strike: 5/5 (Perfect Score!)

• Surface: 4/5

Coin Details

• Date of Issue: 125–70 BCE

• Issuing City: Odessos, Thrace (modern-day Varna, Bulgaria)

• Denomination: Tetradrachm

• Material: Silver

• Weight: 16.65g

• Obverse: Portrait of Heracles (modeled after Alexander)

• Reverse: Seated Zeus with eagle

• NGC Grade: Ch AU (Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5)

• NGC Certification Page: https://www.ngccoin.hk/certlookup/6768667-002/NGCAncients/

Highlights

★ Rarity
While many Alexander coins still exist, high-grade examples like this are rare, and collectors seldom part with them—making them hard to find on the market.

★ Condition

• Strike: 5/5 – perfect and sharp

• Surface: 4/5 – excellent preservation

• Grade: Ch AU (Choice About Uncirculated)

  • "Ch" denotes superior quality within the AU category

  • There are no negative qualifiers, which is rare in ancient coin grading

In ancient coin grading:
AU < Ch AU < MS
In fact, a well-balanced Ch AU is often more desirable than an MS with poor strike or surface.

To survive in this condition for over 2,000 years is truly a miracle of preservation.

Historical Significance & Market Appeal

Alexander the Great, who unified the Greek world and defeated the mighty Persian Empire, expanded his empire to the Indus Valley and became a symbol of divine kingship and conquest.
After his death, his legacy continued through coinage struck across the Hellenistic world.

This tetradrachm, minted more than 200 years after his death, still bears his name and iconography:

• Obverse: Alexander portrayed as Heracles, symbolizing heroic strength and divinity

• Reverse: Zeus seated with an eagle, signifying Alexander’s claim to divine favor and legitimacy

The coin was issued in Odessos, a thriving port city on the Black Sea, vital for trade between Greece and Asia.
Coins from Odessos were widely circulated for commerce and military use, and they embody the cultural and religious values of the time.

★ Investment & Collectibility
Coins of Alexander the Great are among the most collected ancient coins globally.
His legacy continues to inspire books, films, and scholarship, and coins like this serve as tangible links to one of history’s greatest conquerors.

This specimen, graded Ch AU, features strong details and crisp lines, making it highly desirable for investors and collectors alike.

Why This Coin?

• Globally loved Alexander the Great coin

• Exceptional condition with historic significance

• Rare high-grade silver tetradrachm from an important ancient city

• Over 2,000 years old and still captivating

This ancient Greek coin preserves the glory of an empire, and its beauty and power continue to fascinate collectors worldwide.
Let this magnificent piece take you on a journey through classical antiquity, where art, history, and legend converge.

Now is your chance to own a timeless relic of one of history’s greatest legacies.