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Philip III, Tetradrachm from the mint of Susa
Philip III, Tetradrachm from the mint of Susa
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Philip III, Tetradrachm from the mint of Susa

Artist/Culture
Artist/Culture
Date323–316 BCE
Mediumsilver
Dimensions266 gm (9.4 oz)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1912.114
DescriptionPhilip III; Mint of Susa;

obv. Herakles wearing lion skin

rev. Zeus seated; in r. hand, eagle; in l. hand, scepter; below chair LA; PHILIPPOY BASILE[OS]
ProvenanceFormerly in collection of Dr. G.M. Olcott, N.Y. (1911); Olcott List #57; Plan #B-13
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