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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1992.290
People
Alexander III, the Great, Greek (r. 336-323 BCE Babylon)
Title
Tetradrachm of Alexander III, 'Babylon,' set as pendant
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
325 BCE-323 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Babylon (Mesopotamia)
Period
Classical period, Late
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/288906

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver, set as a pendant
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
21.27 g
Denomination
tetradrachm
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Reverse Inscription: M

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Price 3666

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Richard and Priscilla Hunt
Accession Year
1992
Object Number
1992.290
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Head of young Heracles, facing right, wearing lionskin headdress
Reverse: Zeus seated on throne l. holding eagle and scepter; to l., hoe r., M; below throne, monogram [inverted M with phi in center].

Verification Level

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