Tetradrachm: Head of Young Herakles, r., with Lion Skin (obverse)

336–323 BC

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Title: Tetradrachm: Head of Young Herakles, r., with Lion Skin (obverse)
Date Created: 336–323 BC
Physical Dimensions: Diameter: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
Type: Coins
Rights: CC0
External Link: https://clevelandart.org/art/1941.294.a
Medium: silver
Fun Fact: Alexander the Great claimed descent from Herakles and Zeus, picturing them both on his coinage.
Department: Greek and Roman Art
Culture: Greek, Macedonian, minted at Amphipolis (Macedonia), reign of Alexander III [The Great]
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. Jacob Hirsch
Collection: GR - Greek
Accession Number: 1941.294.a

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