Alexander III the Great; head of Herakles/club, bowcase
75,00 €
Description
Macedonian Kingdom, Alexander III the Great (336 – 223 BC). Macedonian mint. Herakles’ head right, clad in Nemean lion scalp headdress tied at neck / AΛEΞANΔΡOÎ¥; club and bow in bow-case, dolphin below.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE16 |
| Weight [g]: | 5,50 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | Price 323, SNG Cop 1057. |
| Commentary: | very attractive patina, well centered on elongated flan, some minute scratches on reverse |
Historical Context
The lion skin Herakles wore is either the skin of the famous Nemean lion (first labour) or lion of Kithairon.
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