Summary
A copper coin issued by King Antigonus II of Macedonia in the period 277-239 BC
Mint: not recorded
Reference: Sear vol.2 p.630 No.6787
Die axis: 11
Obverse Description
Head of Herakles wearing lion's skin facing right
Reverse Description
Naked youth riding horse to right; above, A; below, monogram; in front, the Greek letter phi
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Antigonus II Gonatas firmly established the Antigonid dynasty in Macedonia. He contended with other kings, Seleucus, Ptolemy, Lysimachus, and Pyrrhus, in retaining control of Macedonia, part of an the going power struggle after the break up of the empire of Alexander the Great.
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
277-239 BC
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Issued By
King Antigonus II Gonatas, Macedonia, Ancient Greek States, 277-239 BC
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Previous Collection
Eugene von Guerard, pre 1880
Listed in Eugene von Guerard's catalogue, vol.1, p.16. -
Deity Depicted
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
11
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 4.316 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Sear Vol.2 p.630 No.6787
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
[Book] Sear, David R. 1979. Greek Coins and Their Values, Asia and Africa. II., 630 Pages
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