Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm Pamphylia – Alexander Type, 208–207 BC art market in the mid-20th

art market in the mid-20th century

and stylized facial planes associated with trophy head cult imagery — a potent symbol of warfare

Figures of this type were often placed within domestic or temple contexts

The piece displays an attractive archaeological patina with areas of mineral encrustation

Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm Pamphylia – Alexander Type, 208–207 BC art market in the mid-20thAncient 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