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Object Type
Museum number: 1841,B.831
Denomination: unit
Description: Copper alloy coin. (whole); Head of young Herakles, right, in lion scalp. (obverse); Above: Quiver and bow; Club, below. (reverse)
State
Authority
Cultures/periods
Production date: 323BC-310BC (circa)
Production place: Minted in: Turkey (Uncertain mint, Western Asia Minor)
Materials
Dimensions: Die-axis: 3 o'clock; Weight: 5.33 grammes
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Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Subjects: classical deity; arms/armour
Associated names: Representation of: Herakles/Hercules; Named in inscription: Alexander the Great
Acquisition name
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 1841,B.831
C&M catalogue number: GC30 (BMC Greek (Alexander the Great)) (2800) (g)
Conservation: Treatment: 25 Jan 2012; Treatment: 25 Nov 2004; Treatment: 07 Aug 2001

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