Greek Coin

OK, so this was on e-bay as an ancient Greek coin. I thought it looked a lot like Alexander the Great as Hercules in the lion skin and perhaps a club on the back. Anyone have a guess?

 

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Here is mine

Ruler: Alexander III
State, City: Macedonia
Coin: AE
- Head of Hercules in lion skin facing right.
AΛEΞANΔΡOΥ - Quiver bow and club.
Mint: Amphipolis? (336 - 323 BC)
Wt./Size/Axis: 6.23g / 18mm / -
References:

• Price 273

 

I have a small bronze as well (AE-16 of about 5.50 grams).....purchased from the independent auctions on FORUM:

 

The one I got is really dark and quite worn, but, on the other hand, it was only $5.

 

the type is on my list....maybe 2016.

 

That's a very sweet OP-coin, Kentucky (oh, and great coins by the rest of the coin gang as well)

=> here is my cool example ...