Ancient Coins: GREEK SILVER: Macedonian Kings, Alexander III, 336-323 B.C.

AR Tetradrachm, 17.18g. 28.5mm.   Tarsos  mint, c.323-317 B.C.     Head of Herakles to right wearing lion's skin.   Rev.  Zeus enthroned to left holding eagle and scepter; wreath- bearing nike in field to left below.    Price 3042. Fine style and in high relief.

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