Salamis, the dominant city-kingdom on Cyprus's eastern coast, came under Macedonian influence following Alexander's campaign against Persia and the subsequent submission of the Cypriot kings at the siege of Tyre in 332 BC. The city's ruler Nikokreon — who had supplied Alexander with ships — was rewarded with control over much of the island, and the local mint operated with considerable autonomy under that arrangement. These Cypriot issues struck in Alexander's name are distinguishable from Macedonian royal production by subtle die characteristics catalogued by Price.
Salamis, the dominant city-kingdom on Cyprus's eastern coast, came under Macedonian influence following Alexander's campaign against Persia and the subsequent submission of the Cypriot kings at the siege of Tyre in 332 BC. The city's ruler Nikokreon — who had supplied Alexander with ships — was rewarded with control over much of the island, and the local mint operated with considerable autonomy under that arrangement. These Cypriot issues struck in Alexander's name are distinguishable from Macedonian royal production by subtle die characteristics catalogued by Price.