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Alexander conquered large areas of Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The coin types produced during his lifetime were still used after his death in 323 BCE. These had the same imagery and weight standard, with local symbols to distinguish the mint. From Smyrna, 220-200 BCE (upper left); Mesembria, 125-65 BCE (upper right); Miletus, 190-165 BCE (lower left); and Babylon, 325-323 BCE (lower right). The British Museum, London).
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