1 Greek Coin
c. 318 - 306 BC

Silver tetradrachm of Ptolemy I,
governor and king of Egypt (c. 321 - 284 BC)

Obverse: Portrait of Alexander the Great, wearing an elephant scalp
Reverse: Athena striding, ALEXANDROU (“of Alexander”)

Location: Heberden Coin Room, Greek Art in Miniature

2 Greek Gem
c. 3rd century BC

Image of Zeus Ammon, with ram’s horns.

Location: Gallery 33, Ancient Greece.
Hellenistic Gems display case

Zeus gem

Zeus gem impression

3 Greek Gem
c. 3rd century BC

Portrait of Alexander the Great, with ram’s horns.

Location: Coin Room Landing,
‘Longing for Alexander’ temporary exhibition

Alexander gem

Alexander gem impression