Macedon, Alexander Ii Tetradrachm, 336-323 Bc. Archive maker marked "ELLIS BROS TORONTO"

maker marked "ELLIS BROS TORONTO" on their reverses

England before sailing for Halifax on February 21

finally completing in functional silvered zink spring catches

" 1854-5-6

98mm in length

Macedon, Alexander Ii Tetradrachm, 336-323 Bc. Archive maker marked "ELLIS BROS TORONTO"Silver Tetradrachm with bust of Herakles with Nemean Lion skin over his head on obverse and a seated Zeus holding a scepter in one hand and an eagle on the other, bearing greek BAIE AEANPOY (translation: King Alexander), measuring at 27. 66mm (w) x 26. 76mm (h) and weighing at 17. 1 grams. Footnote: Alexander the Great of Macedon reigned from 336BC until his death in 323BC. He was the son of King Philip II of Macedon, and was most known for his