The silver tetradrachma of Alexander the Great, a currency of the classical period in ancient Greece
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The silver tetradrachm coin of Alexander the Great was made between 325 BC and 320 BC. Coins were minted in Side (now Türkiye). On the obverse of this coin is the portrait of the young Hercules, wearing a lion skin helmet. Hercules is a hero in Greek mythology, known for his strength and courage. On this coin, he is depicted as a young man wearing lion skin, which is his emblem. Coins are made of silver. In ancient times, the tetradrachma was the most commonly used large denomination coin, usually made of silver. The weight of the coin is about 17 grams and its diameter is about 24 millimeters.