Summary
A copper coin issued by King Cassander (Kassander) of Macedonia in the period 305-297 BC
Mint: not recorded
Reference: Sear Vol.2, p.627, No.6754
Die axis: 07
Obverse Description
Head of Herakles wearing lion's skin facing right
Reverse Description
Naked youth on horse walking to right, the youth is crowning the horse, legend worn - in Greek {BASELEOS KASSANDROY}
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Cassander (Kassandros son of Antipatros), was a Hellenistic King of Macedon (305-297 BC) and founder of the Antipatrid dynasty.
More Information
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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
305-297 BC
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Issued By
King Cassander, Macedonia, Ancient Greek States, 305-297 BC
This King's name is now generally spelled Kassander, but this follows Eugene von Guerard's spelling. -
Previous Collection
Eugene von Guerard, pre 1880
Catalogue vol.1 p.16. -
Deity Depicted
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
7
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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
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 4.757 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Sear Vol.2, p.627, No.6754
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
[Book] Sear, David R. 1979. Greek Coins and Their Values, Asia and Africa. II., 627 Pages
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