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Tetradrachm of Kingdom of Macedonia with head of Herakles, struck in the name of Alexander III
Greek
Early Hellenistic Period
about 311–305 B.C.
Mint: Macedonia (Kingdom), Babylon (Babylonia)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 26.5 mm. Weight: 17.10 gm. Die Axis: 11
Credit Line
Gift of Charles S. Lipson
Accession Number67.750
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Head of Herakles right.
Reverse: Zeus seated left, eagle on right hand, scepter in left.
At left, prow.
In field left: MI Below throne: monogram in wreath.
Inscription in Greek at right.
Reverse: Zeus seated left, eagle on right hand, scepter in left.
At left, prow.
In field left: MI Below throne: monogram in wreath.
Inscription in Greek at right.
Provenance1967, gift of Charles S. Lipson (dealer), Boston, to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 28, 1967)