Tetradrachm: Head of Young Herakles, r., with Lion Skin (obverse)
Unknown Artist
336–323 BCE
Medium
silver
Dimensions
diam. 2.2 cm
Classification
Coins
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Dr. Jacob Hirsch
Accession Number
1941.294.a
About this artwork
Alexander the Great claimed descent from Herakles and Zeus, picturing them both on his coinage.