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Oktadrachm - Alexander I 498 BC - 454 BC
| Silver | 28.56 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander I Philhellene (498 BC - 454 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 498 BC - 454 BC |
| Value | Octadrachm (8) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.56 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite square within larger incuse square
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟ
Unabridged legend: Aλέξανδρος
Translation: Alexander
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. This coin was made of silver and weighed 28.56 grams, making it a valuable and reliable form of currency for the time period.
