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Drachm of Alexander the Great of Macedonia

Drachm of Alexander the Great of Macedonia

r. 336-323 BCE

Alexander III, the Great

Greek

Obverse: Head of young Heracles r. wearing lion skin. Reverse: Zeus seated l. on throne holding eagle and scepter.

Silver

Classical period, Late, to Early Hellenistic

Coins