The Legendary Warriors series takes historical figures out of textbooks and into high-relief silver, and the Alexander the Great round is among the strongest entries in the lineup. It pairs a dramatic battle scene with a weapon-laden reverse that reinforces the series’ martial theme throughout — front to back, there’s real design ambition here.
Key Features:
- Purity & Weight: 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver
- Metal: Silver
- Obverse Design: Alexander on horseback, sword raised, shield bearing a Medusa head, riding over a fallen enemy soldier; mountain and fortress walls in the background; inscribed “ALEXANDER THE GREAT”
- Reverse Design: A circular arrangement of historical weapons — swords, spears, axes, a flail, daggers, and a bow — radiating from a central floral medallion against a wood-plank background; inscribed “LEGENDARY WARRIORS” and “1 oz 999 FINE SILVER”
The obverse captures Alexander mid-charge on a rearing warhorse, his right arm raised and sword extended overhead. He wears a crested helmet, layered armor, and a billowing cape, and carries a round shield decorated with a Medusa head at its center — a detail rooted in the Hellenistic tradition of using the Gorgon’s image to ward off enemies. Below the horse, a soldier lies on the ground, shield fallen beside him, the outcome of the charge made clear. Behind the figures, craggy mountains rise on the right and the broken walls of a fortification appear on the left, placing the scene in the context of conquest. The relief work throughout is deep and layered, with crisp separation between the horse’s musculature, Alexander’s armor, and the rocky terrain underfoot.
The reverse takes a different approach — atmospheric rather than narrative. A dozen weapons from across different fighting traditions fan outward from a decorative central medallion, overlapping and resting against a wood-plank surface. Swords, pole arms, axes, daggers, and a chain flail are all individually detailed, each rendered with enough precision to distinguish blade geometry and construction. The composition reads as a trophy wall, the collected arsenal of a warrior’s life.
Standard specs for this round include a reeded edge and the finish consistent with the Legendary Warriors series production. Each round arrives in new condition.
Few silver rounds at the one-ounce price point pack this much design into a single piece. The Alexander round works well as a standalone collectible or as part of a growing Legendary Warriors set. Order yours today before stock moves.