Kassander-305-297 BC.Head of young Hercules facing right/Nude youth riding a horse right AE20 unit
£75.00
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Kassander-305-297 BC.Head of young Hercules facing right/Nude youth riding a horse right AE20 unit
£75.00
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Issuing Authority: Kingdom of Macedonia
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Ruler: Kassander (reigned 305–297 B.C. as King)
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Date of Issue: Circa 305–297 B.C.
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Mint City: Pella (Macedonia)
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Obverse (Front): Head of young Hercules (Herakles) facing right, wearing the Nemean Lion skin headdress.
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Reverse (Back): Nude youth (ephebe) riding a horse prancing to the right; the youth holds a palm branch (symbol of victory).
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Catalog References
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Sear: 6754
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HGC: Volume 3, 992
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SNG Alpha Bank I: Nos. 930-931
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Denomination: Bronze "Unit" (AE 20)
Physical Specifications
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Weight: 6.20 grams
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Diameter: 20 mm
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Material: Bronze (AE)
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