Tetradrachm with Head of Herakles

Culture: Ancient Greek, c.900–31 BCE
Period: Classical period, 480–323 BCE
Reign: Alexander the Great, Macedonian, reigned 336–323 BCE
Date: 336–323 BCE
Material: Silver
minted in: Damascus, Syria, Asia
Classification: Coins & currency, metalwork
Collection: Ancient Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 320 East
Dimensions: 17.24 grams
1 in. (2.5 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. Cornelius F. P. Stueck
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 166:1991

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