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Drachm of Alexander the Great, Kolophon(?)

Drachm of Alexander the Great, Kolophon(?)

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; to l., monogram [kappa with vertical line joining diagonals]; below throne, F [Greek phi].

Silver

Hellenistic period, Early

Coins