Lot 622
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander I, 495-454 BC. AR Oktadrachm (29.19 g), struck c. 480/479-470 BC. Rare. Horseman wearing chlamys and petasos, holding two spears, riding slow horse right. Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square, AΛE - ΞA - NΔ - PO, within larger incuse square. Raymond Group I. AMNG III 29 var.; SNG ANS 9. Bold strike, with artistic toning. We believe the coin may have been expertly repaired at 6 o'clock (to hide a test cut as usually seen). Nevertheless, well above average for this rarity. Near Very Fine.
The first inscribed issue of Alexander.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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