Classification(s)
- Coin/Medal
Drachm
Place of IssueAbydus, Troas
Date336-323 BCE
MediumAR (silver)
Dimensions16 mm, 3.06 g, 12 o'clock
CultureGreek
DescriptionCondition: FRuler/Minting Authority: Alexander III the Great
City-State/Region/Mint: Abydus, Troas?
Obverse & Reverse
Head of Herakles, right, wearing lion's skin headdress.
Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle in right hand and scepter in left; to right, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ; right leg drawn back; in front, male left, wearing chlamys; additional mint mark not defined under throne.
Object number1982.2.193
ProvenanceFound in Harvard Semitic Museum safe; 7 June 1982.
Collections
- Classical and Judaic Coins
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