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.6753
Die axis: 09
Obverse Description
Head of Herakles wearing lion's skin facing right
Reverse Description
Lion lying facing right head up; legend in Greek (worn) "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
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Previous Collection
Eugene von Guerard, pre 1880
Listed in Eugene von Guerard's catalogue, vol.1, p.16. -
Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
09
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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
17 mm (Outside Diameter), 4.235 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Sear Vol.2, p.627, No.6753
[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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