The Four Drachma Coin of Alexander the Great and the Aeon of Aries Symbolism

The 4 drachma coin featuring Alexander the Great was minted by the heirs to Alexander's empire.

The main feature of this coin I would like you to notice are the horns Alexander is wearing. The symbol of Aries, rams horns on the personification of Aries, the conquering hero.

The horns of Alexander belong to the Egyptian ram god Amun, whose worship became prominent in Egypt in the Aeon of Aries. Alexander likely adopted this image after conquering Egypt.

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