Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm Pamphylia – Alexander Type, 208–207 BC Nevada Estate

Nevada Estate

An exceptionally expressive terracotta head fragment depicting the characteristic “sonriente” visage of the Classic Veracruz culture

Areas of loss and corrosion are consistent with age and burial conditions and should be viewed as historical

​Detailed Features:

Traces of original pigment remain visible

Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm Pamphylia – Alexander Type, 208–207 BC Nevada EstateAncient 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