Summary
A copper coin issued by King Cassander of Macedonia in the period 305-297 BC
Obverse Description
Shield
Reverse Description
Plumed Macedonian helmet with letters B A at sides
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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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. -
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
15 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.554 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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