Silver 2 drachm (didrachm) of Alexander III of Macedon, Amphipolis, 336 BC - 323 BC. 1944.100.27533

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Obverse: Beardless head of Heracles r. wearing lion skin headdress
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Reverse: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ - Zeus seated on stool-throne l., holding eagle on outstretched right hand and sceptre in left

Physical Description

  • Axis: 10

  • Measurements

    • Weight: 8.18

Typological Description

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References

  • Citation: SNG.1720
  • Reference: Price (uncertain)

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1944.100.27533
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Bequest of E.T. Newell

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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