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Alexander III, Tetradrachm from the mint of Amphipolis

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Alexander III, Tetradrachm from the mint of Amphipolis

Artist/Culture Greek

Artist/Culture Northern Macedonian

Date336–323 BCE

Mediumsilver

Dimensions266 gm (9.4 oz)

ClassificationsMetalwork

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Terms

Object number1912.112

DescriptionAlexander III; Mint of Amphipolis; obv. Herakles Head, wearing lion's skin
rev. Zeus seated, in r. hand eagle; in l. hand, spear; to l. mint mark; BASILEOS ALEXANDROY
ProvenanceFormerly in collection of Dr. G.M. Olcott, N.Y. (1911); Olcott List #55; Plan #B-11

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