The Legend of Alexander the Great on Greek and Roman Coins

by Karsten Dahmen

This outstanding introductory survey collects, presents and examines, for the very first time, the portraits and representations of Alexander the Great on the ancient coins of the Greek and Roman period. From 320 BC to AD 400, Karsten Dahmen examines not only Alexander’s own coinage and the posthumous coinages of his successors, but also the re-use of his image by rulers from the Greek world and the Roman empire, to late antiquity. Also including numismatic material that exceeds all previous published works, and well-illustrated, this historical survey brings Alexander and his legacy to life.

200 pages, Paperback

First published December 20, 2006

Reviews

[Aleksandra]

A useful resource for a scholar interested in various aspects of the legend of Alexander the Great; scholarly and at the same time pleasant to read.

[Bohdana]

Not counting the notes, this book is 64 pages long. It's short but covers a lot. It's good as a scholarly source. It might be much for a casual reader.

[Julia Deptuła]

*art of power* dreadful read

[teohjitkhiam]

Truly not my cup of tea. I had to plow through it with liberal dosage of coffee. Not recommended unless one is a numismatic aficionado.