© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
Æ19 - Kassander 316 BC - 297 BC
| Bronze | 7.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Regent | Cassander (317 BC - 305 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 316 BC - 297 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#148119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Name of the king to left and right of tripod, AE monogram in left field, A in right field
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΑΣΣΑΝΔΡΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ
Interesting fact
The Kassander coin was issued during the reign of Kassander, who was a king of the Kingdom of Macedonia from 316 BC to 297 BC. What's interesting is that Kassander was not a direct descendant of Alexander the Great, who had conquered a vast portion of the known world before his untimely death in 323 BC. Instead, Kassander was a member of the royal house of Macedonia and rose to power through political maneuvering and military prowess. Despite not being directly related to Alexander, Kassander's coinage still bore the image of the great conqueror, reflecting the enduring legacy of Alexander's empire.
