Ruler:
Alexander the Great
Mint:
Alexandria
(Pre-Ptolemaic)
Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.
-336 - -323
Object composed of silver Diameter 28.3 mm Weight 17.24 g
Inscription present: Head of young Herakles in lion's skin, right; border of dots.
Inscription present: Zeus, seated on throne with no back. Right leg drawn back behind left leg. Footstool. Right leg visible in front of left leg. Eagle on extended right hand. Dotted exergue line and border. To left, trident and small M below throne. To left, thunderbolt, vertical.
Accession number: CM.MC.3429-R
Primary reference Number: 230731
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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