Alexander I of Macedon (Argead king, c. 498-454 BC)

Mints

Alexander I of Macedon, known with the title Philhellene was the ruler of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon from c. 498 BC until his death in 454 BC. He was succeeded by his eldest son, Alcetas II.

Die Studies

Item	Metal	Weight
Aigai (Alexander I), silver, heavy tetrobols (2.5g) (Macedonian rider/forepart of lion) (480-476 BCE)	Silver	564 kg
Aigai (Alexander I), silver, light tetrobols (2.1g) (horse/helmet in incuse square) (476-460 BCE)	Silver	3,759 kg
Aigai (Alexander I), silver, tetradrachms (Macedonian rider/head of goat) (480-451 BCE)	Silver	8,620 kg
Aigai (Alexander I), silver, octobols (dismounted horseman/name in incuse square) (492-480 BCE)	Silver	448 kg
Aigai (Alexander I), silver, octodrachms (dismounted Macedonian horseman/name within incuse square) (492-480 BCE)	Silver	58,412 kg