During the 5th and 4th centuries BC, the drachm served as a core denomination within the Greek currency system. While the tetradrachm is widely recognized among collectors for its role in military payments across the ancient world, the more compact drachm had a value comparable to that of a modern US nickel. It functioned as a coin for routine purchases, while still displaying the same established design features found on the larger tetradrachm. This Choice Extremely Fine AR Drachm was graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), with strong grades for its strike and surface area conditions. Now, the Kingdom of Macedon Alexander III AR Drachm is available online at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This Kingdom of Macedon Alexander III AR Drachm is available in Choice XF condition with a 4/5 strike grade and a 5/5 surface grade. The strike grade indicates a coin with well-struck designs that have above-average centering within the design field. The surface grade indicates a specimen with strong, original luster and only minimal signs of wear from circulation.
The obverse of the Alexander III AR Drachm presents a right-profile image of Hercules, wearing a lion skin headdress. On the reverse of the Kingdom of Macedon AR Drachm, Zeus is depicted seated on a throne, reflecting his position as king of the gods.
One of the most remarkable aspects of the Macedonian drachm was the extraordinary geographic range of its circulation, which expanded dramatically during Alexander the Great’s conquests. As Macedonian armies swept through Persia, Egypt, the Levant, Central Asia, and the northwestern reaches of the Indian subcontinent, Macedonian silver coinage, including the drachm, was introduced into monetary systems that had previously operated under entirely different economic traditions, such as the Persian system of gold darics and silver sigloi.
JM Bullion customer service can help you buy ancient silver at 800-276-6508. We are also available online through our web chat and email address.
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During the 5th and 4th centuries BC, the drachm served as a core denomination within the Greek currency system. While the tetradrachm is widely recognized among collectors for its role in military payments across the ancient world, the more compact drachm had a value comparable to that of a modern US nickel. It functioned as a coin for routine purchases, while still displaying the same established design features found on the larger tetradrachm. This Choice Extremely Fine AR Drachm was graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), with strong grades for its strike and surface area conditions. Now, the Kingdom of Macedon Alexander III AR Drachm is available online at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This Kingdom of Macedon Alexander III AR Drachm is available in Choice XF condition with a 4/5 strike grade and a 5/5 surface grade. The strike grade indicates a coin with well-struck designs that have above-average centering within the design field. The surface grade indicates a specimen with strong, original luster and only minimal signs of wear from circulation.
The obverse of the Alexander III AR Drachm presents a right-profile image of Hercules, wearing a lion skin headdress. On the reverse of the Kingdom of Macedon AR Drachm, Zeus is depicted seated on a throne, reflecting his position as king of the gods.
One of the most remarkable aspects of the Macedonian drachm was the extraordinary geographic range of its circulation, which expanded dramatically during Alexander the Great’s conquests. As Macedonian armies swept through Persia, Egypt, the Levant, Central Asia, and the northwestern reaches of the Indian subcontinent, Macedonian silver coinage, including the drachm, was introduced into monetary systems that had previously operated under entirely different economic traditions, such as the Persian system of gold darics and silver sigloi.
JM Bullion customer service can help you buy ancient silver at 800-276-6508. We are also available online through our web chat and email address.