Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Coins-Inscribedca. 319–317 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Tetradrachm of Alexander the Great |
| Medium | Silver, bronze |
| Dimensions | 1 in. (2.5 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Coins-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 319–317 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, H. Dunscombe Colt Gift, 1974 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Seleucid |
| Period | Seleucid |
| Date Range | 319 BC – 317 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326158