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Drachm of Alexander the Great, 'Colophon'
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Obverse: Head of young Heracles wearing lion skin r.
Reverse: Zeus seated on throne l. holding eagle and scepter; to l., N.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Coin Room Discretionary Fund
Title: Drachm of Alexander the Great, 'Colophon'
Description:
Obverse: Head of young Heracles wearing lion skin r.
Reverse: Zeus seated on throne l.
holding eagle and scepter; to l.
, N.
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