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Tetradrachm: Head of Alexander III [The Great] (obverse)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Silver coin with a profile view of a man's head facing right. The man has short, curly hair with a helmet on top. The helmet has a bowl that covers the top of the head and has a nose guard that curves down to protect the face. There is a protrusion on the back of the helmet. The coin is circular and made of a dark silver metal with visible wear and tear. The background behind the coin is white.

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860 × 893 px
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