Alexander the Great, Silver Tetradrachm

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Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander the Great (336-323 BC). Silver Tetradrachm, posthumous issue, uncertain mint, c. 323-280 BC. Obverse: Head of young Herakles, with the features of Alexander (?) facing right,…
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Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander the Great (336-323 BC).

Silver Tetradrachm, posthumous issue, uncertain mint, c. 323-280 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, star in left field.

(Price 2710).

Good Very Fine.

16.96g.

Specification

Period 336 - 323 BC
Date c. 323-280 BC
Coin Group

Ancient Greece

Denomination

Tetradrachm

Coin Ruler

Alexander III

Country

Thrace and Macedonia

Coin House

Kings of Macedon

Metal

Silver

Mint Mark

Uncertain mint in Asia Minor

References Price 2710
Weight 16.96 g

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