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Tetradrachm of Alexander III the Great, Macedonia?

Tetradrachm of Alexander III the Great, Macedonia?

r. 336-323 BCE

Alexander III, the Great

Greek

Obverse: Head of young Heracles r. wearing lion skin. Reverse: ALEXNDROU (misspelling of ALEXANDROU); Zeus seated l. on throne holding eagle and scepter.

Silver

Classical period, Late, to Early Hellenistic

Coins