Alexander III 'the Great' of Macedon Æ Cast Paduan Medallion. After Giovanni Cavino (1500-1570), circa 16th century. AΛEΞANΔPOΣ ΔIVOΣ, head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with Pegasos; helmet behind / Alexander seated right on platform atop elephant quadriga; before, kneeling captive with hands bound; in background, triumphal arch and Nike flying left; in exergue ΠEPΣIΣAΛΩθ EIΣA. Johnson & Martini 1216-7 (Cavino); HMB VII.2 (Alessandro Cesati). 19.02g, 34mm, 12h.
Condition as seen.
From the collection of Italo Vecchi.