Tetradrachm - Alexander I
| Emittente | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Anno | 480 BC - 476 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Valuta | Drachm |
| Composizione | Silver |
| Peso | 13.2 g |
| Diametro | 25 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientamento | Variable alignment ↺ |
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| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | SNG ANS 8#13-14 , SNG Berry#59-60 , HGC 3.1#765 , Weber#2018 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Mounted horseman left, carrying two spears. |
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| Scrittura del dritto | |
| Legenda del dritto | |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Goat’s head left; behind kerykeion; all within incuse square. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | |
| Legenda del rovescio | |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (480 BC - 476 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 2178390910 |
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Historical Context: This Tetradrachm was issued under Alexander I "Philhellene" (480-476 BC), a pivotal period for Macedonia. His reign coincided with the Greco-Persian Wars, where he navigated a complex political landscape, outwardly allied with Persia yet secretly aiding the Greeks. The issuance of substantial silver tetradrachms