Silver 8 drachm (octadrachm) of Alexander I, Macedonia, 479 BC - 475 BC. 1970.225.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1970.225.1

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Obverse: Horseman wearing chlamys and petasus, carrying two spears leading horse r.
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Reverse: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟ - Inscription surrounding quadripartite square; all within incuse square

Physical Description

  • Axis: 4

  • Conservation State

    • Secondary Treatment: CutClipped

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 27.51
    • Diameter (in mm): 31

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1970.225.1
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society
  • ImageSponsor: A.R.A. Tzamalis

Notes

  • broken

Rights

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

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