Born in Pella in 356 BC, Alexander succeeded his father, Philip II, to the throne at the age of twenty. He spent most of his ruling years on an unprecedented military campaign through Asia and northeast Africa, and by the age of thirty he had created one of the largest empires of the ancient world, stretching from Greece to northwestern India. He was undefeated in battle and is widely considered one of history's most successful military commanders.
This gold States is graded by NGC with AU (about uncirculated). On the reverse, goddess Athena is wearing crested Corinthian helmet, the bowl of which is ornamented with a serpent coiled to the right. The reverse features Nike, the Winged Goddess of Victory, standing left, holding a wreath in her outstretched right hand, and a stylis in her left.
Additional Info
Year | 336-323 BC |
Metal Content | 8.51g |
Denomination | MKD 1 |
Country | Kingdom of Macedon |