ca. 323–300 BC. Hellenistic. A silver coin (tetradrachm) depicting Herakles in right profile on the obverse wearing the lion-head headdress symbolising the Nemean lion. The reverse of the coin shows Zeus seated on his throne holding an eagle and sceptre, behind which the legend reads A?E?AN?POY (of 'Alexander'). Alexander is Alexander III of Macedon, also known as Alexander the Great, whose dynasty (the Argeads or Temenids) purported to descend from Herakles. The coin set in a modern handmade circular sterling silver setting made exclusively for Pax Romana Gallery; worn as a pendant, this coin makes a stunning statement piece necklace; excellent condition; wearable.Provenance: Property of an established London gallery; acquired from a private estate collection formed before 2000.Size: L:45mm / W:35mm ; 30g