Alexander III of Macedon (356-323 BC) became king at 20 and in about twelve years built an empire from Greece to Egypt and the borders of India. After his death his generals, who divided the empire, put his portrait on their coins to claim his legacy. The English legend shows this is a modern souvenir medal inspired by those coins. The chariot scene recalls the chariot racing that Macedonian kings, including Alexander’s father Philip II, celebrated on their coinage.
Castings, Coins, KM
KM-60-Gold-SS Alexander the Great Chariot Medal in Silver Bezel
$17.75
Gold overlay casting pendant. One side shows a portrait of Alexander the Great facing right with long flowing hair, with the English legend ALEXANDER THE GREAT. The other side shows a charioteer driving galloping horses. Jump ring at top. This version is a gold overlay casting set in a hand-formed sterling silver bezel.
