ALEXANDER the GREAT Tetradrachm Silver Coin AXE RARE Start Price USD 995.00 Current Price USD 995.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, July 17, 2008 End Time Tuesday, July 22, 2008 Location Beverly Hills, California See more about 'ALEXANDER the GREAT Tetradrachm Silver Coin AXE RARE' Description   Click picture to see actual image size. ALEXANDER the GREAT Silver Tetradrachm Coin KINGS of MACEDONAlexander III, The Great. 336-323 BC. AR (Silver) Tetradrachm. 28mm 17.19 g.Miletos mint. Struck  300-295 BC.Obverse: Head of young Herakles right in lion skin headdress.Reverse: Zeus seated left on cushioned throne, holding eagle on extended right hand and resting left on lotus scepter,  monogram in left field, double-bladed axe--bipennis--under throne. RARE! This rare issue with Zeus seated on a cushioned throne is represented by only a single striking at one mint in the entire series of Alexander the Great tetradrachms. It is quite remarkable to encounter so notable a variation in so standardized a series.Ref. Price 2143, Thompson 247.Choice VF+--Gorgeous coin--light golden toning! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed. Any item ever shown otherwise may be returned unaltered for full refund less shipping. If any item purchased is not to your satisfaction you may return it unaltered within 14 days of purchase for a full refund less shipping. We also guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality in all transactions. U.S. Payment may be made in the form of check (personal allow 7 days to clear) or money order, PayPal eCheck. Credit cards may be used through PayPal. International payments accepted include PayPal, wire transfer. Good Luck!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NO RESERVE Images are not actual size Please see description for actual measurements. Click here to view my other auctions.   Place a Bid!