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Tetradrachm of Alexander I Balas

Tetradrachm of Alexander I Balas

r. 152-145 BCE

Alexander I Balas

Greek

Obv.: Diademed and draped bust of Alexander I r., diademed ends falling straight behind, dotted border. Rev.: BASILEWS (curving) on r., ALEXANDROY (curving) on l., eagle with closed wings standing l. on ship's ram, palm branch under far wing; to l. club surmounted by monogram, date to r. Border of dots.

Silver

Hellenistic period, Middle

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