Kassander; head of Herakles/lion
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Description
Macedonian Kingdom, Kassander (319 – 297 BC). Head of Herakles right clad in lion’s skin / KAΣΣAN-ΔPOY; lion seated right, monogram (N) right.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE18 |
| Weight [g]: | 4,36 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | SNG Cop 1138-1141 var. (monograms) |
| Commentary: | impressive Herakles |
Historical Context
The family of Kassander claimed its origin (through Argead dynasty) from Temenus, the great-great-grandson of Herakles.
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