Alexander the Great Drachm Pendant – Made to Order (#2)
This listing is made to order, meaning I will craft the pendant and ship it within three weeks. The coin featured here is an authentic silver drachm of Alexander the Great, purchased from a reputable ancient coin dealer. This particular example has bold and clear imagery of Herakles (Hercules) and Zeus, and can be set in your choice of a fully handmade bezel in either solid 18k gold or sterling silver — both formed, hammered, and polished by hand to protect the coin while preserving its character.
The coin measures approximately 18mm in width, and the pendant (including the bail) is about 23mm in total height. The first two pictures are of the actual coin.
To appreciate the pendant’s size, the coin’s relief, and the shape of the bail, see the photo next to a U.S. quarter.
Your order includes a certificate of authenticity, along with historical background information (see below). To explore more custom options, visit: Custom Order Page
Coin Description
Obverse: Head of Herakles (Hercules) facing right, wearing lion-skin headdress
Reverse:Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; inscription: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Minted: Circa 336–323 BC, Amphipolis mint
Kingdom: Macedon
Material: Silver
Diameter: ~18 m
Chain: Not included (available separately)
Setting Options:
Handmade 18k yellow gold bezel
Handmade sterling silver bezel
About the Coin
Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great, became king at the age of 20 in 336 BC. Over the following decade, he built one of the largest empires of the ancient world, stretching from Greece and Egypt to the edges of India.
These drachms reflect his political and mythological identity: the obverse features Herakles, his legendary ancestor, and the reverse features Zeus, king of the gods. This imagery wasn’t just artistic — it was propaganda, asserting divine legitimacy and heroic lineage.
Coins like this circulated widely and helped define a visual language of power that outlived Alexander himself by centuries.
What’s Included
Authentic Alexander the Great drachm pendant
Choice of 18k gold or sterling silver handmade bezel
Certificate of authenticity and historical background
Jewelry box
Chain available separately
Ships in approx. 3 weeks
This listing is made to order, meaning I will craft the pendant and ship it within three weeks. The coin featured here is an authentic silver drachm of Alexander the Great, purchased from a reputable ancient coin dealer. This particular example has bold and clear imagery of Herakles (Hercules) and Zeus, and can be set in your choice of a fully handmade bezel in either solid 18k gold or sterling silver — both formed, hammered, and polished by hand to protect the coin while preserving its character.
The coin measures approximately 18mm in width, and the pendant (including the bail) is about 23mm in total height. The first two pictures are of the actual coin.
To appreciate the pendant’s size, the coin’s relief, and the shape of the bail, see the photo next to a U.S. quarter.
Your order includes a certificate of authenticity, along with historical background information (see below). To explore more custom options, visit: Custom Order Page
Coin Description
Obverse: Head of Herakles (Hercules) facing right, wearing lion-skin headdress
Reverse:Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; inscription: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Minted: Circa 336–323 BC, Amphipolis mint
Kingdom: Macedon
Material: Silver
Diameter: ~18 m
Chain: Not included (available separately)
Setting Options:
Handmade 18k yellow gold bezel
Handmade sterling silver bezel
About the Coin
Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great, became king at the age of 20 in 336 BC. Over the following decade, he built one of the largest empires of the ancient world, stretching from Greece and Egypt to the edges of India.
These drachms reflect his political and mythological identity: the obverse features Herakles, his legendary ancestor, and the reverse features Zeus, king of the gods. This imagery wasn’t just artistic — it was propaganda, asserting divine legitimacy and heroic lineage.
Coins like this circulated widely and helped define a visual language of power that outlived Alexander himself by centuries.
What’s Included
Authentic Alexander the Great drachm pendant
Choice of 18k gold or sterling silver handmade bezel
Certificate of authenticity and historical background
Jewelry box
Chain available separately
Ships in approx. 3 weeks
This listing is made to order, meaning I will craft the pendant and ship it within three weeks. The coin featured here is an authentic silver drachm of Alexander the Great, purchased from a reputable ancient coin dealer. This particular example has bold and clear imagery of Herakles (Hercules) and Zeus, and can be set in your choice of a fully handmade bezel in either solid 18k gold or sterling silver — both formed, hammered, and polished by hand to protect the coin while preserving its character.
The coin measures approximately 18mm in width, and the pendant (including the bail) is about 23mm in total height. The first two pictures are of the actual coin.
To appreciate the pendant’s size, the coin’s relief, and the shape of the bail, see the photo next to a U.S. quarter.
Your order includes a certificate of authenticity, along with historical background information (see below). To explore more custom options, visit: Custom Order Page
Coin Description
Obverse: Head of Herakles (Hercules) facing right, wearing lion-skin headdress
Reverse:Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; inscription: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Minted: Circa 336–323 BC, Amphipolis mint
Kingdom: Macedon
Material: Silver
Diameter: ~18 m
Chain: Not included (available separately)
Setting Options:
Handmade 18k yellow gold bezel
Handmade sterling silver bezel
About the Coin
Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great, became king at the age of 20 in 336 BC. Over the following decade, he built one of the largest empires of the ancient world, stretching from Greece and Egypt to the edges of India.
These drachms reflect his political and mythological identity: the obverse features Herakles, his legendary ancestor, and the reverse features Zeus, king of the gods. This imagery wasn’t just artistic — it was propaganda, asserting divine legitimacy and heroic lineage.
Coins like this circulated widely and helped define a visual language of power that outlived Alexander himself by centuries.
What’s Included
Authentic Alexander the Great drachm pendant
Choice of 18k gold or sterling silver handmade bezel
Certificate of authenticity and historical background
Jewelry box
Chain available separately
Ships in approx. 3 weeks
