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Electrotype: Aiolis, Temnos AR Tetradrachm. Unknown maker, possible British Museum electrotype. Civic issue in the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Circa 188-170 BC. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress / Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre; AΛEΞANΔPOY to right, two monograms above oinochoe within vine tendril to left. Head, Guide VI.A, 1; for prototype, cf. Price 1679. 20.38g, 36mm, 12h. Condition as seen. From a private English collection; Ex Derek Aldred Collection.