Drachm (Coin) Depicting the Hero Herakles
about 300-200 BCE
Bronze
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG
The front of this coin depicts the head of the hero Herakles, facing right. The back bears an as-yet untranslated inscription.
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