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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1987.32.63
People
Alexander III, the Great, Greek (r. 336-323 BCE Babylon)
Title
Coin of Alexander the Great (Forgery)
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/177431

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Gold-plated bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
7.52 g

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Price F10-F11

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Rya W. Zobel in memory of Paul Weickert
Accession Year
1987
Object Number
1987.32.63
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Head of Athena r. wearing triple-crested Corinthian helmet.
Reverse: Nike standing l. holding wreath and stylis; to l., trident head, inverted; under l. wing, star.

Verification Level

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