Alexander marched his troops victoriously into Babylon, with its gardens and walls, which according to legend were 300 foot high and wide enough to accommodate two chariots riding abreast, where Alexander died (assassinated--presumably poisoned) in 323 BC. LIFETIME to Early Posthumous Issue. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress.
Reverse: Zeus Aëtophoros (with eagle), seated left in throne with a high back, naked to the waist, holding an eagle on his right hand and a long scepter in left; KT (=Kition) monogram in left field. Price 3108 "Price" = M. The Coinage in the Name of Alexander the Great...
Fine Style, especially nice reverse--nicer in hand. OUR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered.
The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins: Ancient\Greek (450 BC-100 AD)". The seller is "zeus_gallery" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.