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Tetradrachm of Macedonia with head of Herakles, struck in the name of Alexander III
Greek
Hellenistic Period
275–270 B.C.
Mint: Macedonia, Uncertain
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 28 mm. Weight: 17.13 gm.
Credit Line
Henry Lillie Pierce Fund
Accession Number04.733
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0690.
DescriptionObverse: Head of youthful Herakles to right with lion's skin.
Beaded border.
Reverse: Zeus laureate seated to left on throne with back, right foot drawn back, a himation over his knees, on right hand an eagle, left hand on beaded sceptre.
At left a Macedonian helmet full front with double crest and cheek pieces.
Monogram below throne and inscription in Greek at right.
Beaded border.
Reverse: Zeus laureate seated to left on throne with back, right foot drawn back, a himation over his knees, on right hand an eagle, left hand on beaded sceptre.
At left a Macedonian helmet full front with double crest and cheek pieces.
Monogram below throne and inscription in Greek at right.
ProvenanceGreenwell Collection. September 1904: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren
Not listed as Greenwell by Regling.
Not listed as Greenwell by Regling.