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Tetradrachm of Kingdom of Macedonia with head of Herakles, struck under Demetrios Poliorketes in the name of Alexander III
Greek
Early Hellenistic Period
305–290 B.C.
Mint: Macedonia (Kingdom), Tyre (Phoenicia)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 25 mm. Weight: 15.40 gm.
Credit Line
Gift of the Boston Numismatic Society
Accession Number98.1156
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0685.
DescriptionObverse: Head of youthful Herakles to right, wearing lionskin.
Reverse: Zeus seated left on throne; himation over knees.
Eagle on his extended right hand; in left, sceptre.
In field at left, club within circle. Below: dolphin to left.
Inscription in Greek at right.
Reverse: Zeus seated left on throne; himation over knees.
Eagle on his extended right hand; in left, sceptre.
In field at left, club within circle. Below: dolphin to left.
Inscription in Greek at right.