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Silver tetradrachm from the reign of Alexander the Great, 336-323 BCE. O: Head of Hercules. R: Zeus seated on a throne holding an eagle.
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2012, August 21). Alexander the Great, Macedonian Silver Tetradrachm. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/811/alexander-the-great-macedonian-silver-tetradrachm/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Alexander the Great, Macedonian Silver Tetradrachm." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 21, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/811/alexander-the-great-macedonian-silver-tetradrachm/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Alexander the Great, Macedonian Silver Tetradrachm." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 21 Aug 2012. Web. 18 Apr 2024.
