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Tetradrachm of Alexander the Great, "Amphipolis"

Tetradrachm of Alexander the Great, "Amphipolis"

r. 336-323 BCE

Alexander III, the Great

Greek

Obv.: Head of Herakles in lion-skin, to r. Rev.: Zeus enthroned l. w/ eagle in r. hand and sceptre in l.; in front, a cock; inscription behind

Silver

Classical period, Late

Coins