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Drachm of Alexander III, the Great, Kolophon(?)

Drachm of Alexander III, 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., star; to r., spearhead.

Silver

Hellenistic period, Early

Coins