Coin: Tetradrachm, Macedonia

This Greek coin is a silver Tetradrachm most likely from Macedonia in northern Greece. It was probably struck in the late 4th to early 3rd century BCE. The obverse is a profile of Hercules, son of Zeus and symbol of strength, wearing his usual lion’s skin. The reverse is a seated Zeus, Greek king of the gods. In his right hand he holds an eagle and in his left, a scepter. To the right of Zeus are the letters ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟ (Alpha Lambda Epsilon Xi Alpha Nu Delta Rho Omicron) for Alexander the Great.