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Tetradrachm of Kingdom of Macedonia with head of Herakles, struck in the name of Alexander III
Greek
Late Classical or Early Hellenistic Period
328–320 B.C.
Mint: Macedonia (Kingdom), Arados (Phoenicia)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 27 mm. Weight: 17.19 gm.
Credit Line
Henry Lillie Pierce Fund
Accession Number04.723
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0671.
DescriptionObverse: Head of youthful Herakles to right with lion's skin.
Reverse: Zeus seated to left on throne with back, a himation over his knees, an eagle in his right hand, left hand on sceptre.
Inscriptions in Greek at right, below, and at left. Monogram under throne.
Plain border.
Reverse: Zeus seated to left on throne with back, a himation over his knees, an eagle in his right hand, left hand on sceptre.
Inscriptions in Greek at right, below, and at left. Monogram under throne.
Plain border.
ProvenanceGreenwell Collection. September 1904: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren
Not listed as Greenwell by Regling.
Not listed as Greenwell by Regling.