Silver Greek Drachm, Alexander the Great, 336-323 B.C.

ANCIENT pendant

Denomination: Drachm

Date: 336-323 BC

Front/Back: Alex the Great / Zeus

Metal: Sterling Silver

Frame Metal: Sterling Silver

Description

Alexander the Great, King of the Macedonians, was one of the greatest generals in history conquering much of the Persian Empire which stretched from the Mediterranean Sea to India and formed much of which was considered the civilized world. Alexander’s conquests furthered the spread of Greek ideas and customs, making possible the rich culture of the Hellenistic Age.