Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm Pamphylia – Alexander Type, 208–207 BC 600–300 BCE

600–300 BCE

8" in height

The face bears a characteristic Veracruz smile

art market in the mid-20th century

Figures of this type were often placed within domestic or temple contexts

Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm Pamphylia – Alexander Type, 208–207 BC 600–300 BCEAncient Greek Hellenistic silver tetradrachm struck in Pamphylia circa 208207 BCE, issued in the name of Alexander the Great. Obverse Head of Heracles right, wearing the lion skin headdress, a classic and powerful symbol associated with strength and divine favor. Reverse Zeus Atophoros seated left on a throne, holding an eagle and scepter, with Greek legend (of Alexander). Control marks and monograms consistent with Pamphylian mint issues of the late