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Tetradrachm of Alexander III, the Great, Amphipolis

Tetradrachm of Alexander III, the Great, Amphipolis

r. 336-323 BCE

Alexander III, the Great

Greek

Obverse: head of young Heracles r. in lion skin. Reverse: BASILEWS ALEXANDROU, Zeus enthroned l., holding eagle and scepter; to l., bow and quiver.

Silver

Hellenistic period, Early

Coins