Greek coin of Alexander the Great

Greek coin of Alexander the Great

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Details
Museum:The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Item Type:Coin
Period:Hellenistic period
Classification:Ancient Coins
Technique: Tetradrachm (silver)
Item Code:ICMS_IMJ_352546
Photographers:Photo © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Credit:Harry Stern Collection, bequest of Kurt Stern, London
Registration No.: 76.01364
Description
Obverse: Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin;
Reverse: Zeus seated on throne to left, holding eagle in right hand and sceptre in left hand; inscription in Greek on right, rose in field, monogram of the mint under the throne
Additional InformationMint: Memphis, 336-323 BCE