The image we currently have of alexander the great is wholly influenced by hellenistic and roman representations. If these coins of alexander the great have sparked your interest, you should consider adding some of them to your collection. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Everything from his complex personality and his sexual life to his. Nov 04, 2004 from awardwinning historian robin lane fox, alexander the great searches through the mass of conflicting evidence and legend to focus on alexander as a man of his own time. Alexander the great tetradrachms coins coin collecting. Exquisite alexander the great jewelry lifetime coins, rings, pendants, cufflinks and more silver jewels featuring alexander the great. David bowers has tapped into his years of numismatic knowledge to produce this coin collecting guide to united states type coins. H eres a little history to highlight the power of prophecy. Could someone recommend a good book about alexander the. Theyre tangible, and tactile, documentation of alexanders life and times, a way to hold a part of the man, his power, his.
Robin lane fox had to read 1,468 books and articles to write his celebrated biography of alexander. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. He was regarded as a god and his fame grew even greater after his premature death at thirtythree. To access the full database of over 5 million records, please consult coinarchives pro. Youth and kingship the son of philip ii of macedon and olympias, he had aristotle as his tutor and was given. In daniel 8, from 553 bc, we saw that daniel was shown a vision of a goat with one horn. Jan 04, 2011 in the first authoritative biography of alexander the great written for a general audience in a generation, classicist and historian philip freeman tells the remarkable life of the great conqueror. Today, ancient coins bearing alexander s image are highly coveted by collectors around the world. For more information on the subject see the coinage in the name of alexander the great and philip arrhidaeus by martin j. Your coin will also come with the booklet introduction to ancient coins published by ngc.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. May 05, 2017 i have an opportunity to buy a coin that is an alexander the great small copper and its from 350 something bc. In the first authoritative biography of alexander the great written for a general audience in a generation, classicist and historian philip freeman tells the remarkable life of the great conqueror.
How to start and build a great collection the complete companion to world coins from antiquity to the. Alexander the great by jacob abbott free at loyal books. I was intending to make a larger post about alexander the greats coinage as a whole, but due to time constraints, will cut it short to just this new purchase for the moment. Alexander the great is arguably the most famous man of antiquity. Dont miss this chance to add one of alexander the great s silver drachms to your collection. I have an opportunity to buy a coin that is an alexander the great small copper and its from 350 something bc. Theyre tangible, and tactile, documentation of alexander s life and times, a way to hold a part of the man, his power, his foibles, and his legacy. This is most detailed book to date on alexander coins. Through scholarly investigation of common coin styles and a little indiana jones deciphering, most coins can be placed into a specific date range and assigned to a particular city or. Books and references the coinage in the name of alexander the great and philip arrhidaeus by martin jessop price. Early alexander the great issues ancient coins of miletos. A hand book of united states coins 2020 handbook of united states coins blue book jeff garrett on. After digging up an old text book to read a small section on him i was.
Browsing ancient coinage of macedonia, kings, alexander iii. Authentic ancient greek roman biblical numismatic coins for. The coins of alexander the great, like other ancient coins, are history in your hand. Ive always had an interest in alexander the great but could never find a book with the right pacing to provide the overview i wanted before choosing to dive deep into the topic. He founded roughly 20 cities that bore his name, many of which became major cultural centers, surviving into the 21st century. Despite alexander the greats unprecedented accomplishments, during the last seven years of his life, this indomitable warrior became increasingly unpredictable, sporadically. One of the best books on alexander, is peter green, alexander of macedon.
Born a leader, his genius and charisma led the macedonian army across the world creating an empire that covered most of the thenknown. Browse the alexander iii page with no thumbnail images some imitative issues can be seen here, more are on the celtic coins pages, e. Coins of alexander the great ancient coin rings of the. Representaions of alexander the great by ed hargreaves. Biographies of alexander the great books the guardian. Macedonian kings coins for sale buy macedonian kings. For more information on the subject see the coinage in the. The massive size of this monumental collection that contains at least 27,000 or more pieces of mail rivals that of the great john friedrich seybold. It provides a history of the coinage of alexander the great and his successors in the. Ancient greek king alexander the great silver tetradrachm coin 336323 bc ooak.
Price, published by the british museum and swiss numismatic society 1991. And if you are interested in that, i recommend dividing the spoils. Jacob abbott 18031879 tutored by aristotle, compelled to ascend the throne at the age of 20 when his illustrious father was assassinated, driven by a passion for expanding the borders of his tiny kingdom, alexander of macedon was one of the most towering figures of ancient history. A curated collection of original greek designs with the macedonian king made with beautiful detail. Perhaps no other ruler throughout history was as influential in the design of coins and money as alexander the great.
The hunt for a new past by paul cartledge 384pp, macmillan. He became king upon his fathers death in 336 bce and went on to conquer most of the known world of his day. Despite alexander the great s unprecedented accomplishments, during the last seven years of his life, this indomitable warrior became increasingly unpredictable, sporadically violent, megalomaniacal, and suspicious of friends as well as enemies. The coinage of alexander the great world numismatics, llc. Mar 04, 2010 alexander the great coins found in syria. A contemporary depiction of alexander the great by close aides.
Promoters ancient group 3 ptolemic dynasty and alexander the great silver tetradracmns fine vf each in a westminster. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Alexander the great by john gunther abebooks passion for books. The column on the left includes our best of numiswiki menu if you are new to collecting start with ancient coin collecting 101 numiswiki includes the encyclopedia of roman coins and historia nummorum if you have written a numismatic article please add it to numiswiki all blue text on the website is linked keep clicking to endlessly. Subcategories are rulers in chronological order, from the time when they minted coinage, including doki, alexander i, perdikkas ii, archelaus, aeropos, amyntas ii, pausanias, amyntas iii, alexander ii, perdikkas iii, philip ii, alexander iii, philip iii, alexander iv. Each coin was struck by hand so no two are exactly alike. Everything from his complex personality and his sexual life to his military and logistical tactics have been analyzed by historians. The celebrated macedonian king has been one of the most enduring figures in history.
The macedonian empire was founded by alexander i but carried forward by others including philip ii father of alexander the great and. List of books and articles about alexander the great online. Alexander the great posthumous tetradrachm from odessos, thrace, c. The red book also includes general numismatic articles on collecting and investing in coinage, making it a great tool to get beginners started. I dont have s pic but i know its from mastodon greece. Littleton coin companys blog will show you 10 great collector reference books that our copywriters say are a must have for them every day. Fire from heaven by mary renault, the persian boy by mary renault, alexander the great by robin lane fox, the campaigns of a. Alexander the great or alexander iii, 356323 bc, king of macedon, conqueror of much of asia. The coins minted during his reign influenced the future of coinage on three continents, and incorporated symbols that are still widely used in coins today. From awardwinning historian robin lane fox, alexander the great searches through the mass of conflicting evidence and legend to focus on alexander as a man of his own time. After the assassination of his father, king philip ii, alexander took command of a newly united kingdom that. Olegs coin career started in 1983 when his great grandmother gave him his first foreign coin 1 israeli shequel and ever since, his numismatic journey began.
Macedonia, kings, alexander iii, ancient coins index with. The macedonian empire was founded by alexander i but carried forward by others including philip ii father of alexander the great and alexander the great. This book was published by the british museum and the swiss numismatic society in 1991. Hammond philip of macedon, the greatest living expert on ancient macedonian history, now offers a brilliant account of the life of alexander the great, the macedonian king who pacified greece, destr. Jacob abbott 18031879 tutored by aristotle, compelled to ascend the throne at the age of 20 when his illustrious father was assassinated, driven by a passion for expanding the borders of his tiny.
Mar 09, 2009 waldemar heckel is professor of ancient history at the university of calgary. Find alexander the great and alexander the great tetradrachm from a vast selection of coins. Macedonian kings coins for sale buy macedonian kings coins. Discover the best world coins collecting in best sellers.
Could someone recommend a good book about alexander the great. The coins minted during his reign influenced the future of coinage on three. Through scholarly investigation of common coin styles and a little indiana jones deciphering, most coins can be placed into a specific date range and assigned to a particular city or region. Tough, resolute, fearless, alexander was a born warrior and ruler of passionate ambition who understood the intense adventure of conquest and of the unknown. Unfollow alexander the great coin to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. With coin books, you can discover a wealth of information behind your favorite issues. Countless books, papers and monographs have been written on the subject with new discoveries and classifications being made regularly. The legend of alexander the great on greek and roman coins. Thrace was the last region to mint alexander the great tetradrachms, though the above.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle. Alexander the great gold and silver coinage is amongst the most popular and recognized of the ancient coin world and includes the gold stater, gold distater, silver drachm and the silver tetradrachm. Coins of alexander the great coins of time ancient coin. After alexander died he had no heir and it created a vacuum that was filled with an historical version of the game of thrones. Thrace was the last region to mint alexander the great tetradrachms, though the above specimen is one of the first black sea varieties. Dictators sulla julius caesar alexander the great and more rare ngc ancient greek and roman coins duration. Creating a top ten list for books on alexander the great is not easy, since few ancient historical figures have been written about as much. Tritle, 2003, the wars of alexander the great 2002, and the marshals of. A curated collection of original greek designs with the macedonian king. Moderncoinmart always has a good selection of ancient greek silver coins, and their inventory will often times includes very high examples of alexander iii silver tetradrachms. A hand book of united states coins 2020 handbook of united. Ancient greek coins from the macedonian kingdom in modernday northern greece.
Coins of alexander the great alexander the great coins. Alexander the great, king of macedon archaeology magazine. Our highquality books educate readers in the rich, colorful history of american and world coinage, paper currency, tokens, and medals, and teach how to build. This is the text version of the supplementary video to daniel chapter 8, alexander the great comes to jerusalem which can be seen here. Jan 02, 2018 dictators sulla julius caesar alexander the great and more rare ngc ancient greek and roman coins duration. Troxell published by the american numismatic society, new york 1997 is the most recent alexander coin book. Your search for alexander the great matched 793 lots. Alexander the great coin jewelry silver rings, necklaces. Fire from heaven by mary renault, alexander the great by robin lane fox, the persian boy by mary renault, the campa. And this fact explains too why it was only now that the head of someone we would regard as a man could appear on a coin. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Mar, 2011 through scholarly investigation of common coin styles and a little indiana jones deciphering, most coins can be placed into a specific date range and assigned to a particular city or region.
This book, first published in 1991, is a full study of early hellenistic coinage. Alexander the great by john gunther abebooks passion for. An introduction to the coinage of alexander the great. Alexander the great by gunther, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Apr, 2019 one of the best books on alexander, is peter green, alexander of macedon. Troxell follows up on the work done by martin price, but focusing mostly on the large alexander coinage issued in alexander s homeland of macedonia. Ancient alexander iii the great greek coin rare coin collection silver plated. The spectacular career of alexander the great represented a watershed in military history. Nov 14, 20 alexander iii of macedon, known as alexander the great 21 july 356 bce 10 or 11 june 323 bce, was the son of king philip ii of macedon. Philip ii developed the army and tactics that enabled alexander to accomplish his victories. Solid sterling silver alexander the great coin medallion dimensions.
The war for alexander the great s empire by robin waterfield. Alexander the great reads about himself in daniel chapter. Studies in the macedonian coinage of alexander the great by hyla a. Discover the 11 best coin collecting books provident. I was intending to make a larger post about alexander the great s coinage as a whole, but due to time constraints, will cut it short to just this new purchase for the moment. Subcategories are rulers in chronological order, from the time when they. I always i found his story really fascinating and exciting. Using coins as sources guides to the coinage of the ancient world 9781107451759. A new history combines traditional scholarship with contemporary research to offer an innovative treatment of one of historys most famous figures. Representations of alexander the great forum ancient coins. Search for alexander the great in upcoming auctions at. The coinage in the name of alexander the great and philip arrhidaeus by martin jessop price. Oleg zamansky is the president and ceo of coin maestro, llc and is an expert in foreign coins, paper money, medals, and sets.
List of books and articles about alexander the great. Youth and kingship the son of philip ii of macedon and olympias, he had aristotle as his tutor and was given a classical education. Born a leader, his genius and charisma led the macedonian army across the world creating an empire that covered most of the thenknown world, from greece to india. His publications include whos who in the age of alexander the great blackwell, 2005, alexander the great.
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