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Tetradrachm of Alexander I Balas

Tetradrachm of Alexander I Balas

r. 152-145 BCE

Alexander I Balas

Greek

Obv.: Diademed head of Alexander I r., diadem ends falling straight behind, fillet border. Rev.: BASILEWS ALEXANDROY in two lines on r., THEOPATOROS EYERGETOY in two lines on l., Zeus enthroned l., resting on sceptre and holding Nike facing r., offering wreath

Silver

Hellenistic period, Middle

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