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)
28.56
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Octadrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -498 to -454. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 28.56 g.
- Obverse
- Macedonian horseman, wearing petasos and hunting cloak, and holding two spears, walking slowly to right, leading his horse. On the horse’s rump, brand in the shape of a keyrkeion top
- Reverse
- Quadripartite square within larger incuse square (Alexander)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (498 BC - 454 BC) | — |
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