{"product_id":"alexander-the-great-ancient-greek-bronze-coin-c-323-310-bc-cross-control","title":"Alexander the Great Ancient Greek Bronze Coin (c. 323–310 BC) ☆ Cross Control","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaned\/Uncleaned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncleaned\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ownership History Not Available\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 310 AD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancient\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFineness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKM Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constantine I\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/p\u003eAn authentic, budget-friendly entry into ancient history: a genuine bronze unit struck in the name of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"102\"\u003eAlexander III of Macedon (Alexander the Great). While Alexander's massive silver tetradachms were minted for heavy international commerce and military payroll, these robust bronze coins were the everyday \"pocket change\" used across his vast global empire.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe obverse features the classic silhouette of the mythical hero Herakles wearing the skin of the Nemean Lion. The reverse displays a heavily circulated, prancing horse to the right, heavily symbolic of Macedonia's world-renowned cavalry and Alexander's legendary companion horse, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"281\"\u003eBucephalus. Crucially, despite the extensive honest wear from its ancient travels, the distinctive \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"380\"\u003ecross control mark remains discernible beneath the horse's belly. This mark serves as a fascinating signature identifying its production at an imperial Macedonian workshop (such as Amphipolis) during the volatile decades following Alexander's death.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClassyCoins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52581930991928,"sku":"236906537354","price":54.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/1743\/3400\/files\/57_a0bef1b9-76a1-4d70-9550-6a28e2f8110a.jpg?v=1782785540","url":"https:\/\/classycoins.com\/products\/alexander-the-great-ancient-greek-bronze-coin-c-323-310-bc-cross-control","provider":"classycoins.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}