(14.41)Alexander the Great with horn of Ammon Silver Coin c. 305281 BCE Rare
(14.41)Alexander the Great with horn of Ammon Silver Coin c. THIS IS AN AUTHENTIC. OTHER GOLD BEADS ARE ALSO IN AUCTIONS, PLEASE VISIT MY STORE. PLEASE FOLLOW MY STORE THEN YOU WILL FIND SOMETHING YOU LIKE WITH. A VERY GOOD PRICE. Obverse: Diademed head of Alexander the Great with horn of Ammon Reverse: Athena seated on prow, holding Nike, shield, and spear Inscription: (of King Lysimachos). As his former general and the new ruler of Thrace, Lysimachos used Alexander the Greats image to assert his own authority. This portrait depicts Alexander with the rams horns of Ammon, an Egyptian deity whose oracle entitled Alexander the son of Zeus-Ammon. Although it is unknown whether Alexander actually believed he was a god, he was worshipped as one after his death. Lysimachos thus portrays him as both his political predecessor and his patron deity. To connect Alexanders glory with his own, his reverse features Athena holding Nike, the bringer of victory, crowning the inscribed of King Lysimachos. As always, this piece is Guaranteed Genuine. Won an item but you. D like to participate in other auctions, please let us know. After this period, no claims of any kind will be accepted. If you have any. Thank you for shopping with us. We look forward to seeing you again. Have a great day. The item “(14.41)Alexander the Great with horn of Ammon Silver Coin c. 305281 BCE Rare” is in sale since Friday, May 7, 2021. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Ancient\Greek (450 BC-100 AD)”. The seller is “ancient_golden_lover” and is located in bangkapi. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Cleaned/Uncleaned: Uncleaned
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Greece
- Certification: Uncertified
- Year: 305281 BCE
- Composition: Silver
- Denomination: Tetradrachm
- Era: Ancient