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Drachm of Alexander the Great, Lampsakos

Drachm of Alexander the Great, Lampsakos

r. 336-323 BCE

Alexander III, the Great

Greek

Obverse: Head of young Herakles r. wearing lion skin. Reverse: Zeus seated l. on throne holding eagle and scepter; to l., KI [Greek kappa iota]; below throne, letter N [Greek nu] in omicron.

Silver

Hellenistic period, Early

Coins