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Tetradrachm of Alexander the Great, mounted as a cufflink, Sidon?

Tetradrachm of Alexander the Great, mounted as a cufflink, Sidon?

r. 336-323 BCE

Alexander III, the Great

Greek

Obverse: Head of young Heracles, facing right, wearing lionskin headdress Reverse: Zeus seated on throne l. holding eagle and scepter; to l., omega; below throne, ? (obscured by setting)

Silver

Hellenistic period, Early

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