Electrotype: Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander I AR Oktadrachm. Fantasy issue based on the Oktradrachms of Alexander I, struck circa 479-475 BC. Horseman, wearing chlamys and petasos and holding two javelins, standing to right behind bridled horse / AΛEΞANΔPO around square containing goat advancing right; all within shallow incuse square. Head, Guide -; for prototypes, cf. HGC 3, 753-6 (quadripartite incuse square). 32.58g, 33mm.
Condition as seen.
Acquired from Dix Noonan Webb.