Tetradrachm of Alexander the Great
Tetradrachm of Alexander the Great
Artist
Unidentified
Dynasty
Reign of Alexander the Great
Ancient Macedonian, 336-323 BCE
Place of OriginTarsus, Asia Minor (Turkey), Macedonian Empire
Dateabout 330-320 BCE
Dimensions1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
Mediumsilver
ClassificationMetalwork
Object number
1913.369
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Label TextThe head of Herakles and the figure of Zeus on these two standard coins (9 and 10) of Alexander the Great show the extent to which the conqueror spread Greek culture throughout his empire. The image of the seated god is taken from the renowned statue of Zeus.- Decorative Arts
about 320-319 BCE
321-281 BCE
Ptolemaic Dynasty, 305-283 BCE
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