PR-3971; Muller-124. Head of Heracles right wearing lions scalp; Reverse: Zeus enthroned left holding scepter and eagle, rose in left field. It was in Memphis at the Temple of Ptah that Alexander was crowned as Pharaoh. Memphis is the only mint in all of Egypt to issue Tetradrachms in the name of Alexander, for that matter it is one of only two mints in all of Africa to do so, the second being Cyrene. Upon Alexanders death, his body was of course brought to Memphis by Ptolemy I. It was custom for the Macedonian king to attain their right to the throne through burial of their predecessor. This is one of the ways that Ptolemy ensured that Egypt was his. Alexanders body was later moved to Alexandria under Ptolemy II. An exceptional example of one of the most sought after Tetradrachms of Alexander the Great. Boldly struck on a large round planchet in high relief. Fine artistic style. Very attractive old cabinet toning. Lustrous.NGC AU*, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5. Fine Style.
