Kingdom of Macedonia Oktadrachm - Alexander I, -498 – -454
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Octadrachm
Year
-498 – -454
Ruler
Alexander I Philhellene
(-498–-454)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
28.59
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Octadrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -498 to -454. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 28.59 g.
- Obverse
- Horse standing to the right, its bridle held by a warrior, wearing a petasos and holding two transverse spears, standing to the right behind him
- Reverse
- Quadripartite incuse square
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (498 BC - 454 BC) | — |
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