Alexandrian Drachm of Antoninus Pius — Heracles Type

Own a Labors of Heracles Drachm of Antoninus Pius

A remarkable Roman Egyptian bronze drachm featuring the legendary 11th Labor of Heracles from the reign of Antoninus Pius.

Antoninus Pius Alexandria Drachm — 11th Labor of Heracles

$1,000.00

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🏛 Struck in Roman Alexandria nearly 1,900 years ago
⚔ Features one of the famous Labors of Heracles reverse types
🌍 A stunning blend of Greek mythology and Roman Egyptian artistry

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Why This Coin Matters

Antoninus Pius ruled the Roman Empire from AD 138–161 during the height of the Pax Romana — one of the most prosperous and stable eras in Roman history.

This extraordinary bronze drachm was struck in Alexandria, Egypt, a city famous for its scholarship, religious diversity, and artistic coinage.

The reverse depicts the 11th Labor of Heracles — one of the legendary tasks assigned to the mythical Greek hero. In this labor, Heracles was commanded to retrieve the golden apples of the Hesperides, a near-impossible quest tied to the edge of the known world and guarded by divine forces.

The Alexandrian mint became famous for producing elaborate mythological coin designs unlike almost anything else in the Roman Empire. These Labors of Heracles types are among the most celebrated and collectible Roman Egyptian issues ever struck.

Large Alexandrian drachms circulated through one of the greatest cities of antiquity during the golden age of Roman Egypt, blending Greek mythology, Roman imperial imagery, and Egyptian artistic tradition into a single remarkable coin.

Today, these mythological types are highly sought after for their rarity, historical significance, and dramatic artistic appeal.

This coin is more than ancient currency — it is a miniature work of classical storytelling preserved in bronze for nearly two millennia.

Perfect for:

• Advanced ancient coin collectors
• Greek mythology enthusiasts
• Roman Egyptian coin collectors
• Anyone seeking a rare and visually compelling ancient artifact

What You’ll Receive

• The exact Alexandrian bronze drachm shown
• Authentic coin of Antoninus Pius
• Features the famous 11th Labor of Heracles reverse type
• Large Roman Egyptian provincial bronze coin
• Approximately 1,900 years old

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