Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Alexander the Great
Ancient Roman
-92–-88
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 3.2 cm (1 5/16 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
silveralexander the greatcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalancientroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the deifiled Alexander the Great, facing right with rams horns and long loose curly locks.On the back (reverse), a lidded chest with handles, a club, and a quaestor's stool are all shown encircled by a wreath of laurels.
