Alexander the Great, Silver Tetradrachm, Pella

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Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander the Great (336- 323 BC). Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Pella, c. 325-315 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, mint of Pella, c. 325-315 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, rose and bee to left.

(Price 206).

Extremely Fine.

17.20g.

Specification

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

Ancient Greece

Denomination

Tetradrachm

Coin Ruler

Alexander III

Country

Thrace and Macedonia

Coin House

Kings of Macedon

Metal

Silver

Mint Mark

Pella

References Price 206; Muller 856.
Weight 17.20 g

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