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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.40.358
People
Alexander III, the Great, Greek (r. 336-323 BCE Babylon)
Title
Coin of Alexander the Great, uncertain Macedonia mint
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
336 BCE-323 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Macedonia
Period
Classical period, Late
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/181561

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
5.39 g
Die Axis
6

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Price 266(?)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from Harvard College Library
Accession Year
1976
Object Number
1976.40.358
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Head of young Heracles r. wearing lion skin.
Reverse: Club l. above quiver and bow l.

Verification Level

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