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Object Type
Museum number: 1878,0301.148
Denomination: tetradrachm
Description: Silver coin. (whole); Head of young Herakles, right, in lion scalp. (obverse); Zeus seated, left, holding eagle and sceptre. (reverse)
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Cultures/periods
Production date: 323BC-300BC (circa)
Production place: Minted in: Marathus
Materials
Dimensions: Die-axis: 6 o'clock; Weight: 17.06 grammes
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Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Subjects
Associated names: Representation of: Herakles/Hercules; Representation of: Zeus/Jupiter; Named in inscription: Alexander the Great
Acquisition name: Purchased from: Subhi Pasha; Purchased through: Sotheby's (20-28.ii.1878)
Acquisition date: 1878
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 1878,0301.148
C&M catalogue number: GC30 (BMC Greek (Alexander the Great)) (3441)

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