KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander I. 498-454 BC. AR Oktadrachm (33.5mm, 28.55 g). Aigai mint. Struck circa 492-480/79 BC.

Triton XXIII – Session One – Greek Coinage Part I
Lot: 195. Estimated: $ 7 500

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 20 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander I. 498-454 BC. AR Oktadrachm (33.5mm, 28.55 g). Aigai mint. Struck circa 492-480/79 BC. Horseman, wearing chlamys and petasos, and holding two spears, standing right behind horse advancing right / Quadripartite incuse square. Raymond pl. II, 4; AMNG III p. 49, 7 (Bisaltai); HPM pl. XII, 2 (Bisaltai); SNG ANS 1; Athena Fund I 21 (same obv. die); Boston MFA 617 (Bisaltai); Gillet 739; Pozzi 696 = Rhousopoulos 1006 (Bisaltai). Light porosity, minor test cut at edge on obverse. EF. Well struck, with sharper detail than normal for issue.

From the San Vicente Collection.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session One – Greek Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday morning, 14 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.