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Coin of Alexander the Great (Forgery)

Coin of Alexander the Great (Forgery)

r. 336-323 BCE

Alexander III, the Great

Greek

Obverse: Head of Athena r. wearing triple-crested Corinthian helmet. Reverse: Nike standing l. holding wreath and stylis; to l., trident head, inverted; under l. wing, star.

Gold-plated bronze

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