Alexander the Great's silver drachms paid the soldiers who carried his empire from Greece to the edge of India. This drachm belongs to the early posthumous series, struck by the successors who kept his coinage running after 323 BC because traders across three continents already trusted the type. The design outlasted the king by generations and became one of the most widely accepted coins of the ancient world. Drachms from this period circulated hard, so pieces that escaped heavy wear are the exception rather than the rule.

The obverse carries the head of Heracles facing right in the lion skin headdress, the image Alexander's court tied to his own royal descent. The lion's mane shows sharp relief and the knotted paws sit neatly at the neck, while the hero's profile stays fully defined. On the reverse, Zeus sits on a backless throne with an eagle perched on his outstretched hand and a long scepter behind him. The name of Alexander runs down the right field in Greek letters, with a small control mark in the left field.

NGC graded this drachm About Uncirculated, a level that leaves the high points close to as struck. The surfaces keep bright silver with light gray toning settled into the protected areas, and the strike is well centered on a round flan. Both central devices read clearly, which gives the coin stronger eye appeal than the worn examples that make up most of the surviving population. For those seeking a well-struck Alexander drachm in high grade, this coin delivers. A welcome addition to any collection of ancient Greek silver.

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336-323 BC Kingdom of Macedon Alexander the Great Silver Drachm NGC About Uncirculated