Alexander III AE20-HerculesBow in quiver on the left, club on right, Sears 6739

Alexander III AE20-HerculesBow in quiver on the left, club on right, Sears 6739

£35.00
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Alexander III AE20-HerculesBow in quiver on the left, club on right, Sears 6739

Alexander III AE20-HerculesBow in quiver on the left, club on right, Sears 6739

£35.00
        • Period: Macedonian Empire (Circa 336–323 BC or shortly after).

        • Denomination: AE Unit (Bronze).

        • Reference: Sear 6739 (David Sear, Greek Coins and Their Values).

        • Metal: Bronze (AE).

        • Weight: 5.68 grams (Well within the standard range for this type).


        Head of Herakles facing right. He is wearing the Leonté (Nemean Lion skin) as a headdress. The   rounded "paw" of the lion is visible near the bottom of his jawline.

         
        Traditional weapons of Herakles. On the left is a bow in a bow-case (gorytos); on the right is a club.


        Between the bow and club, the legend ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ (ALEXANDROU)



        Ex T & T Jennifer collection

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