This bronze Æ Unit was struck under Alexander the Great, whose conquests reshaped the ancient world from Greece to India. The obverse shows Herakles, Alexander’s heroic ancestor, wearing the lion-skin of the Nemean lion — a timeless emblem of strength and divine favor. The reverse depicts bow, club, and quiver, flanked by grape clusters and a delta mark, merging martial readiness with local symbolism.
Now hand-set in solid sterling silver, the coin’s soft patina and rugged surfaces become a wearable tribute to myth, might, and memory.
The History
Alexander the Great deliberately aligned himself with Herakles, wearing the lion-skin in art and coinage to project divine lineage and heroic strength. The bow and club were Herakles’ weapons, while grape imagery reflected both Dionysian cults and Macedonian identity.
These bronze units circulated alongside Alexander’s silver and gold coinage, giving everyday soldiers and citizens access to the imagery of empire. Even in their smaller form, they reinforced loyalty to the king and his mythic ancestry.
Coin Details
Type: Bronze Æ Unit
Date: Struck 336–323 BC
Ruler: Struck under Alexander III (“the Great”)
Obverse: Head of Herakles in lion-skin headdress
Reverse: Bow, club, and quiver; grape clusters and delta mark
What’s Included
Authentic bronze coin of Alexander the Great, guaranteed genuine
Custom sterling silver bezel setting
Sterling silver chain (16", 18", 20", or 24")
Certificate of authenticity with historical notes
Luxury presentation box
Polishing cloth
Free insured U.S. shipping (2–3 day delivery)
International shipping available
7-day return and exchange policy
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 | Bronze in Silver
Sterling Silver
$775.00
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