Alexander the Great, Silver Tetradrachm

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Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander the Great (336-323 BC). Silver Tetradrachm, lifetime or posthumous issue, mint of Byblos, c. 330-320 BC. Obverse: Head of young Herakles, with the features of Alexander…
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Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander the Great (336-323 BC).

Silver Tetradrachm, lifetime or posthumous issue, mint of Byblos, c. 330-320 BC.

Obverse: Head of young Herakles, with the features of Alexander (?) facing right, wearing a lion skin headdress. Reverse: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and sceptre, AP monogram to left.

(Price 3426).

Good Very Fine.

17.19g.

Specification

Period 336 - 323 BC
Date c. 330-320 BC
Coin Group

Ancient Greece

Denomination

Tetradrachm

Coin Ruler

Alexander III

Country

Thrace and Macedonia

Coin House

Kings of Macedon

Metal

Silver

References Price 3426
Weight 17.19 g

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