eBay item 2222783045 (Ends Feb-12-04 18:25:11 PST) - WCNC ALEXANDER III Drachm Herakles Zeus AU/XF home | pay | sign out | services | site map | help Back to home page Listed in category: Coins > Coins: Ancient > Greek WCNC ALEXANDER III Drachm Herakles Zeus AU/XF A choice and attractive coin! Item number: 2222783045 You are signed in Bidding has ended for this item (tahoecjgolf is the winner) Go to larger picture Winning bid: US $143.50 (Reserve met) Ended: Feb-12-04 18:25:11 PST History:5 bids (US $1.00 starting bid) Winning bidder: tahoecjgolf( 81) Location:Las Vegas, NV United States /Las Vegas Shipping and payment details Seller information wcnconline( 3227) Feedback Score: 3227 Positive Feedback: 99.8% Member since Apr-22-97 in United States Read feedback comments Ask seller a question View seller's other items Buyer Protection Offered See coverage and eligibility Description MACEDONIAN KINGDOM ALEXANDER III THE GREAT 336-323 BC DRACHM (Silver, 4.09 grams, 17.67 mm) Obverse: Head of young Herakles right clad in lion's skin Reverse: Zeus seated left holding sceptre and eagle, ALEXANDROY behind. Under arm, Monogram and bunch of grapes Reference: Sear 6728/6731 var Grade: About Uncirculated/Choice Extremely Fine Great portrait and reverse Well centered. Light limited silver deposit on reverse A coin with great eye appeal ALEXANDER III THE GREAT was born at Pella in 356 BC, was King in 336 BC, and died in 323 BC He was known for destroying opposition as he saw necessary, but allowing subservient conquered societies to retain traditions and organizational structure, observing and adopting their practices as they suited his needs Some important dates show the fast pace of his short life In 338 BC Alexander commanded the left wing of the Macedonian army who defeated the Greeks at Chaeronea In 336 BC he ascended the throne of Macedonia after the assassination of his father In 335 BC he established control of Greece by crushing uprisings in Thebes In 334 BC he began the conquest of Persia with a victory in battle at Granicus In 333 BC he defeated the main Persian army of King Darius III at Issus In 332-331 BC He began the conquest of Egypt and founded the city of Alexandria In 331 BC he defeated and occupied Babylon In 330 BC he assumed the title of Emperor of Persia after Darius III was assassinated by his own men, and consolidated the control of Persia and Central Europe over the following three years IN 326 BC he completed the conquest of the Persian Empire with the invasion of northern India As a child, Alexander was tutored by the philosopher Aristotle and was inspired by the feats of the warriors in Homer's Iliad and always kept a copy of the epic poem under his pillow and when he attacked Thebes, he ordered all structures destroyed except the temples and the home of the poet Pindar Alexander founded some 70 cities within his empire, many of them named Alexandria. Encarta 2000. ALL OUR COINS ARE GUARANTEED GENUINE WCNC accepts checks or money orders and Visa & Mastercard through Bidpay, PayPal, and Billpoint Shipments outside the U.S. may be paid by money order, BidPay or U.S. check only Shipping outside the U.S. is mailed with care but at BUYER'S LIABILITY PLEASE NOTE OUR EMAIL ADDRESS: wcnc@cox.net WE ARE BUYERS OF COINS AND COLLECTIONS Buyer pays $4.50 for insured shipping in the U.S. Foreign buyers pay $3.00 for regular airmail with certificate of mailing, $7.00 for shipment by Global Priority where permitted (no insurance available), $10.00 for registered mail (maximum insurance available is $40.24) Sorry, no retail sales in Nevada GOD BLESS AMERICA Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! I accept US & International bidders & payment with a major credit card via BidPay.com. Fast, easy & secure. www.BidPay.com Shipping and payment details Shipping and handling: US $4.50 (within United States) Buyer pays for all shipping costs Shipping insurance: Included in shipping and handling cost Will ship worldwide. Seller's payment instructions & return policy: Shipping includes insurance within the U.S. 10 day return privilege for any reason. Shipments outside the U.S. are mailed with care but at buyer's liability Payment methods accepted Personal check Money order/Cashiers check Other online payment services See item description for payment methods accepted Learn about payment methods. Where to go next? Back to home page | Email this item to a friend | Safe Trading Tips | Top of page Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. Start Time: Feb-02-04 18:25:11 PST End Time: Feb-12-04 18:25:11 PST Announcements | Register | Security Center | Policies | Feedback Forum | About eBay Copyright © 1995-2004 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eBay User Agreement and Privacy Policy.