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Drachm with head of Herakles
Greek
Late Classical Period
336–323 B.C.
Mint: Macedonia
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 19 mm. Weight: 3.71 gm. Die axis: 1
Credit Line
Gift of the Archaeological Institute of America
Accession Number84.578
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Head of young Herakles to right, wearing lion's skin.
Reverse: Zeus seated to left on throne without a back.
Inscription in Greek at right and Greek letter below seat.
Reverse: Zeus seated to left on throne without a back.
Inscription in Greek at right and Greek letter below seat.
ProvenanceFrom Assos, sarcophagus 120 (Investigations at Assos, p. 298, note 3); 1884: gift of the Archaeological Institute of America to the Museum of Fine Arts