C. 295-275 BC. Hellenistic Period. A silver coin / drachm of Alexander the Great within a modern handmade circular sterling silver setting made exclusively for Pax Romana Gallery. The coin shows on the obverse the head of young Herakles facing right and wearing his characteristic lion's skin headdress. On the reverse is Zeus seated and holding an eagle and a sceptre, and the legend (in Greek): “Alexander.” These coins were minted after the death of Alexander the Great, the king of Macedonia and conqueror of much of the known world as far east as India, in order to pay homage to him and lay claim to his legacy. The pendant makes a stunning statement piece necklace. Excellent condition; wearable. Size: L:45mm / W:25mm ; 28.9g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.