Amyntas I of Macedon
Amyntas I (Ancient Greek: Ἀμύντας) was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia from at least 512/511 until his death in 498/497 BC. Although there were a number of rulers before him, Amyntas is the first king of Macedonia for which we have any reliable historical information. During Amyntas' reign, Macedonia became a vassal state of the Achaemenid Empire in 510 BC.
| Amyntas I | |
|---|---|
Silver trihemiobol struck c. 510-480 BC, possibly a civic issue from Aegae. Obv.: goat kneeling right, head reverted; rev.: incuse square with four sections. | |
| King of Macedonia | |
| Reign | c. 512–498/497 BC |
| Predecessor | Alcetas |
| Successor | Alexander I |
| Born | ? |
| Died | 498/497 BC |
| Spouse | unknown |
| Issue | Alexander I Gygaea |
| Dynasty | Argead |
| Father | Alcetas |
| Mother | unknown |
| Religion | Ancient Greek religion |
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