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Oktadrachm - Alexander I 492 BC - 479 BC
| Silver | 28.59 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander I Philhellene (498 BC - 454 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 492 BC - 479 BC |
| Value | Octadrachm (8) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.59 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#173800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Quadripartite incuse square
Comment
Raymond pl. II, 5-6; Svoronos HPM p. 108, 16 and pl. XII, 6; Traité I, 1496 and pl. XLVII, 1; AMNG III, p. 49, 7.
Interesting fact
The Oktadrachm coin was used as a means of payment for mercenaries and soldiers during Alexander the Great's military campaigns. It was a high-denomination coin that was equivalent to eight drachmas, hence its name "oktadrachm" which means "eight drachmas" in Greek. The coin's design featured the image of Alexander the Great on one side and the goddess Athena on the other, signifying the king's connection to the divine and his role as a powerful military leader.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (492 BC - 479 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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