Greek Coins. Kingdom of Macedonia, Alexander I, 498 – 454.
Octodrachm circa 492-480/479, AR 28.10 g. Horseman, wearing a petasos and carrying two spears, standing r. behind a horse which he is leading. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Svoronos, Hellénisme Primitif, pl. XII, 2. Traité I, 1496 and pl. XLVII, 1. Boston, MFA 617. Raymond, ANSMN 126 pl. II, 6. Rosen 117. SNG Lockett 1266. SNG ANS 1. Kraay-Hirmer pl. 125, 384.
Rare. Struck in high relief on fresh metal and with a light old cabinet tone. Extremely fine
Ex Tkalec sale 9 May 2011, 17.