Macedonian Bronze Commemorative Coin of Alexander the Great (about 1780 years ago)
This bronze coin was issued between 238-244 AD by the Koinon of Macedon (a provincial association in what is now northern Greece) during the reigns of Roman Emperors Gordian III to Philip II.
Front Side: Features the bare head of Alexander the Great facing right
Back Side: Shows two temples in perspective with a prize urn above them
Technical Details: Size: 26mm diameter Weight: 12.54 grams Condition: XF (Extremely Fine) Rarity: Rare References: SGI.4811, SNG COP 1379v
Historical Significance: This coin demonstrates the enduring legacy of Alexander the Great, who was still being commemorated on coinage nearly 500 years after his death. The Koinon of Macedon issued these coins as part of provincial games and festivals honoring Alexander's memory. The temples and prize urn depicted on the reverse likely represent religious structures and contest prizes associated with these games.
This bronze coin was issued between 238-244 AD by the Koinon of Macedon (a provincial association in what is now northern Greece) during the reigns of Roman Emperors Gordian III to Philip II.
Front Side: Features the bare head of Alexander the Great facing right
Back Side: Shows two temples in perspective with a prize urn above them
Technical Details: Size: 26mm diameter Weight: 12.54 grams Condition: XF (Extremely Fine) Rarity: Rare References: SGI.4811, SNG COP 1379v
Historical Significance: This coin demonstrates the enduring legacy of Alexander the Great, who was still being commemorated on coinage nearly 500 years after his death. The Koinon of Macedon issued these coins as part of provincial games and festivals honoring Alexander's memory. The temples and prize urn depicted on the reverse likely represent religious structures and contest prizes associated with these games.
This bronze coin was issued between 238-244 AD by the Koinon of Macedon (a provincial association in what is now northern Greece) during the reigns of Roman Emperors Gordian III to Philip II.
Front Side: Features the bare head of Alexander the Great facing right
Back Side: Shows two temples in perspective with a prize urn above them
Technical Details: Size: 26mm diameter Weight: 12.54 grams Condition: XF (Extremely Fine) Rarity: Rare References: SGI.4811, SNG COP 1379v
Historical Significance: This coin demonstrates the enduring legacy of Alexander the Great, who was still being commemorated on coinage nearly 500 years after his death. The Koinon of Macedon issued these coins as part of provincial games and festivals honoring Alexander's memory. The temples and prize urn depicted on the reverse likely represent religious structures and contest prizes associated with these games.
