Description
Silver coin drachma of Alexander the Great (330 A.D.) discovered in Jerusalem.
● Width: 1.5 cm.
When we delve into the world of ancient numismatics, the silver drachma of Alexander the Great stands out as a piece de resistance, a currency that transcended its monetary function to become a vehicle of propaganda and a symbol of power. Minted during an era that saw Alexander’s empire at its zenith, the 330 A.D. drachma encapsulates the essence of his reign. The crafting of this coin was a meticulous process, a reflection of the sophisticated economic system that underpinned his vast empire.
Zak’s Antiquities is the website of Zak’s fine art and antiquities located on the Christian Quarter road in Jerusalem’s Old City. The shop began in 1964 and has remained as a family owned and operated business till this day. For the past 50 years Zak’s Antiquities has sold ancient coins, antiquities and art authentic to Israel and Jerusalem.
