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Obol of Alexander the Great, 'Amphipolis'

Obol of Alexander the Great, 'Amphipolis'

r. 336-323 BCE

Alexander III, the Great

Greek

Obverse: Head of young Herakles r. wearing lion skin. Reverse: ALEXANDROU; thunderbolt.

Silver

Classical period, Late

Coins