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Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC, AR Drachm, Sardes mint, struck 323-319 BC
Ruler: Alexander IV or Philip III Arrhidaeus, in the name and types of Alexander III 'the Great', struck under Menander or Kleitos (Alexander's Generals)
Province: Macedon Empire, Sardes mint
Date: circa 323-319 BC
Denomination: AR Drachm
Composition: Silver
Obverse: Head of Herakles facing right, wearing nemean lionskin headdress
Reverse: AΛEΞANΔΡOY, Zeus seated left on throne without back, legs parallel, holding eagle and sceptre; in left field, EΞY monogram; below throne, torch left
Size: 15.89mm, 4.3g, 2h
Grade: gVF, compact flan, slightly off centre, small chip on obverse, smooth surfaces, lightly toned, lustrous
Reference(s): Price 2600; HGC 3, 944i