Alexander I of Macedon (Argead king, c. 498-454 BC)
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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 | Image | MetalThe physical material (usually metal) from which an object is made. | WeightCarter 1983 * Median weight * 20000 (*10 if gold or electrum) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Overstriking coins
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Overstruck coins
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Alexander I of Macedon 
| TypeType of authority. ᵖ | Person |
| Nomisma IDNomisma ID | alexander_i_macedon |
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Literature
- Raymond 1953 (5 mentions)
- RQEMAC (5 mentions)
- HGC 3.1 (4 mentions)
- Sear I (2 mentions)
- Hersh 1991 (1 mentions)
