| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 193 | Silver | Auction date: 28 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 22 Price realized: 300 EUR (Approx. 325 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Kings of Macedon. Amphipolis. Kassander 306-297 BC. In the name and types of Alexander III. Struck circa 307-297 BC Tetradrachm AR 27 mm, 16,77 g Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress, paws tied beneath chin / ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Zeus seated left on low-backed throne, right leg drawn back, his feet resting on a low foot rest, holding long scepter in his left hand and, in his right, eagle standing right with closed wings, Λ above torch in left field, Δ beneath throne. Good Very Fine Price 458. Kassander, also spelled Cassander, was a prominent figure in the tumultuous period following Alexander the Great's death. Born around 350 BC, he was a Macedonian nobleman and military commander. After Alexander's demise, Kassander played a crucial role in the Wars of the Diadochi, a series of conflicts among Alexander's generals for control over his empire. Kassander's most significant influence emerged in the struggle for succession. He married Alexander's half-sister, Thessalonike, and took control of Macedonia. As a shrewd strategist, he initially supported other Diadochi while consolidating his power. Kassander's rivalry with Roxana, Alexander's widow, and his desire to secure the future for his own descendants led to the murder of Alexander IV and his mother. This act further fueled the tensions among the Diadochi. Ultimately, Kassander's determination to establish a lasting dynasty led him to establish a strong centralized rule in Macedonia. His descendants continued to rule for decades after his death. While Kassander's actions contributed to the division and fragmentation of Alexander's empire, his focus on securing his own power and lineage was instrumental in shaping the post-Alexander era and Macedonian politics. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
