Alexander II, Tetradrachm from the mint of Salamis

Alexander II, Tetradrachm from the mint of Salamis

Artist/Culture Greek

Artist/Culture Northern Macedonian

Date336–323 BCE

Mediumsilver

Dimensions244 gm (8.6 oz)

ClassificationsMetalwork

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Terms

Object number1912.113

Descriptionobv. Heracles wearing lion skin
rev. Zeus seated; in r. hand, eagle; in l. hand, scepter; to l. bow; ALEXANDR[OY]
ProvenanceFormerly in collection of Dr. G.M. Olcott, N.Y. (1911); Olcott List #56; Plan #B-12

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