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Tetradrachm of Alexander the Great, Macedonia mint ("Amphipolis")

Tetradrachm of Alexander the Great, Macedonia mint ("Amphipolis")

r. 336-323 BCE

Alexander III, the Great

Greek

Obv.: Head of young Herakles wearing lion's skin to r. Rev.: Zeus seated l., holding eagle and scepter; to l., janiform-head vase.

Silver

Classical period, Late

Coins