Silver Drachm

A Rising Star in the Macedonian Empire

Lysimachus: Warrior Turned King was born around 360 BC in Thessaly, a region known for its fierce warriors. He came from a noble family and was trained in the art of war from a young age. With discipline and skill, he quickly gained recognition in the Macedonian military ranks. As a young man, he caught the attention of King Philip II of Macedon, who saw potential in his strength and leadership.

When Philip was assassinated in 336 BC, his son, Alexander III—later known as Alexander the Great—took the throne. Already an established warrior, Lysimachus became one of Alexander’s trusted bodyguards. This elite group, known as the Somatophylakes, protected the king in battle and served as his closest advisors. This position not only gave Lysimachus direct access to Alexander but also allowed him to witness some of the greatest

This Alexander The Great Silver Drachm is a beauty! Few names resonate in history like that of  General Alexander the Great of Macedon.  Even today 2,350 years after his death Coinage issued under Alexander are highly desirable and are sought after by all sorts of collectors.

A Silver Drachm Like this...Will Sell Quickly!

We are pleased to offer this remarkably high end silver drachm graded by NGC Ancients. Because it has been certified in choice mint state condition, it is highly desirable. It also has received the fine style designation, which implies it to be of the highest artistic quality. Furthermore, this particular coin is known to be a lifetime issue. This means it was struck while Alexander was still alive. Coins that were issued after