 |
|
Home |
|
Rare Greek Coin of Kassander, AE 18 browse these categories for related items... Directory: Archives:Regional Art:Ancient World:Greek: Pre AD 1000: Item # 266677
Janus Antiquities By Appointment New Jersey (330) 612-3957 Guest Book SOLD |
|
|
|
Kassander, who reigned from 319-305 B.C., was the son of Antipater. Antipater had been left in charge of Macedon while Alexander the Great left on conquests, but he barely outlived Alexander and died in 319 B.C. He was succeeded by his son Kassander, who was infamous for his cruelty. In 311 B.C., Kassander executed Alexander's widow Roxana and his young son, Alexander IV to secure his rule over the country. In 309, he declared himself king, but Macedon's power had already faded with the splintering of Alexander's kingdom among his generals.
Obv: Alexander's head. Rev. Horseman to right. Legend: BASILEOS KASSANDROY AGE: 319-305 B.C. CONDITION: Good as pictured with nice patina DIMENSIONS: About 18mm, 5.54g |
||
|
||||||
| Home | Join | Shops | Map | Terms | Help | |