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Maker(s):Alexander III (minted under)
Culture:Greek
Title:Obol of Alexander III, the Great, as Herakles
Date Made:Classical Period; 336-323 BCE
Type:Coin/Numismatic
Materials:Silver
Place Made:Asia (?)
Measurements:08mm; 0.675g
Accession Number:  MH 2000.2.76.INV
Credit Line:Source and date of acquisition unknown
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Obverse: head of Alexander the Great right as Herakles wearing lionskin.
Reverse: Zeus seated on throne holding eagle in right hand and scepter in left.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology

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