Hellenistic Period, ca. 295–275 BC. A silver coin (tetradrachm) of Alexander the Great within a modern handmade circular sterling silver setting. The obverse of the coin shows the right-profile portrait of young Hercules wearing the characteristic Nemean lion's skin headdress. The reverse depicts a seated Zeus holding an eagle and a sceptre; the legend (in Greek) reads “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:45.6mm / W:34.9mm ; 31.47gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.