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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: 17.12 gm.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Guy Lowell
Accession Number28.376
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0672.
DescriptionObverse: Head of youthful Herakles right with lion's skin.
Reverse: Zeus seated left on the throne with back; himation over his knees, an eagle in right hand, left hand on sceptre.
Inscriptions in Greek at right, below, and at left; monogram under throne.
Plain border.
Reverse: Zeus seated left on the throne with back; himation over his knees, an eagle in right hand, left hand on sceptre.
Inscriptions in Greek at right, below, and at left; monogram under throne.
Plain border.