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Octodrachm of Alexander I of Macedonia

Octodrachm of Alexander I of Macedonia

r. ca. 498-450 BCE

Alexander I

Greek

Obverse: Young man wearing causia and carrying two spears standing beside horse r. Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square.

Silver

Classical period, Early

Coins