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Tetradrachm of Alexander III, 'Babylon,' set as pendant

Tetradrachm of Alexander III, 'Babylon,' set as pendant

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., hoe r., M; below throne, monogram [inverted M with phi in center].

Silver, set as a pendant

Classical period, Late

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