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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 on throne l. holding eagle and scepter; to l., monogram [K with arc in center]; below throne, crescent.

Silver

Hellenistic period, Early

Coins