Tetradrachm of Alexander the Great
Tetradrachm of Alexander the Great
Place of OriginTurkey, Tarsus
Dateabout 333 BCE
DimensionsDiam: 1 in. (2.8 cm)
MediumCoin, silver.
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Carl B. Spitzer
Object number
1934.13
Not on View
DescriptionObverse: head of Heracles; Reverse: Zeus, seated, with eagle and staff.
Comparative ReferencesSee also Seltman, Chas., Greek Coins (2nd ed.), London, 1952, pl. 46, 8, p. 208.
about 333 BCE
about 333 BCE
about 334-300 BCE
about 320-319 BCE
321-281 BCE
early 2nd century BCE
Ptolemaic Dynasty, 305-283 BCE
550-480 BCE
550-480 BCE
229-197 BCE
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