Kassander; head of Herakles/lion
Description:
Macedonian Kingdom, Kassander (319 - 297 BC). Head of Herakles right clad in lion's skin / KAΣΣAN-ΔPOY; lion seated right, monogram (N) right.
Diameter:
AE18 mm
Weight:
4,36 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
SNG Cop 1138-1141 var. (monograms)
Commentary:
impressive Herakles
History:
The family of Kassander claimed its origin (through Argead dynasty) from Temenus, the great-great-grandson of Herakles.
Article Number:
002-07-02-41652