Silver 8 drachm (octadrachm) of Alexander I, Macedonia, 480 BC - 476 BC. 1960.176.4

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1960.176.4

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Obverse: Mounted horseman r., carrying two spears
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Reverse: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟ - Inscription surrounding quadripartite square; all within incuse square

Physical Description

  • Axis: 0

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 28.08
    • Diameter (in mm): 34

Typological Description

References

  • Citation: SNGANS.8.8
  • Citation: BYB.57
  • Reference: SNGBYB 57

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1960.176.4
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

  • Thompson notes in SNG Berry that the coin's reverse has been planed down in modern times to remove the inscription in order to produce a seemingly unique "tribal" octadrachm. An unmutilated coin from the same dies is illustrated in Kraay ACGC, no. 494.

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States