Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals | M&M Numismatics Ltd - Auction 60, Lot 44
Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander I. Silver Tetradrachm (12.55 g), 498-454 BC
Aigai, ca. 492-480/79 BC. Horseman, wearing chlamys and petasos, and holding two spears and reins, riding right. Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. Raymond pl. II, 8; SNG ANS 2-5; HGC 3.1, 762. Toned. Very Fine. Alexander I was the son of King Amyntas I of Macedonia, and is most known to history for secretly helping the Greek city states during Xerxes' invasion of Greece in 480-479 BC, although Macedonia was allied...