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.

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