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Hemidrachm of Alexander I Balas

Hemidrachm of Alexander I Balas

r. 150-145 BCE

Alexander I Balas

Greek

Obv.: Radiate and diademed head of Alexander I r., diadem ends falling straight behind, dotted border. Rev.: BASILEWS on r., ALEXANDROY on l., Apollo standing l., testing arrow and resting hand on grounded bow

Silver

Hellenistic period, Middle

Coins