This pendant features a genuine silver drachm struck in the name of Alexander III of Macedon—better known as Alexander the Great. Issued over 2,300 years ago, during or shortly after his reign, it reflects the enduring iconography of one of history’s most ambitious rulers. The coin is hand-set in a custom 18k gold bezel, shaped and polished entirely by hand to fit its natural contours. Each bezel is unique, ensuring the coin remains secure while preserving its ancient surface and irregular flan. No two are ever alike.
The History
Alexander’s conquests stretched from Greece to Egypt and as far east as India, creating one of the largest empires in history. His coinage became the unifying currency of this vast world, struck at dozens of mints across the Hellenistic kingdoms.
The obverse depicts Herakles wearing the lion-skin headdress, a symbol of strength and divine favor often associated with Alexander himself. The reverse shows Zeus enthroned, holding a scepter and eagle, with the inscription ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ declaring the authority of his empire. These coins projected legitimacy, power, and continuity long after Alexander’s death, shaping the imagery of kingship for centuries.
Coin Details
Type: Silver drachm of Alexander the Great (or successor king)
Date: c. 336–300 BC
Obverse: Herakles right, wearing the lion-skin headdress of the Nemean lion
Reverse: Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter; ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ inscription
Diameter: Approx. 18 mm
Metal: Ancient silver
Note: See images for size comparison with a U.S. quarter
What's Included
Hand-set pendant in 18k gold
Sterling silver chain (18, 20, or 24 inches) included
Optional 14k gold chain upgrade available at checkout
Certificate of authenticity with historical notes
Luxury gift box
Free insured U.S. shipping (international available)
The Peregrine Collection
The Peregrine Collection represents the finest of our offerings—rare or historically significant coins, each set in a fully hand-forged 18k gold bezel and paired with a dainty 14k gold chain. Every bezel is shaped, hammered, and polished entirely by hand to follow the natural contours of the ancient coin, ensuring both secure preservation and refined presentation. No two settings are ever alike, making each pendant a singular work of wearable history.
Alexander the Great – in 18k Gold #2
Sterling Silver
$1,175.00
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Are all coins authentic?
Yes — all coins are genuine, not replicas. Fakes are rare because good forgeries take too much effort for low-value coins, and bad ones are easy to spot.
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