TYPE Ancient Greece, Kassander of Macedon (319-297 BC), bronze AE22 DESCRIPTION . Obv: Head of young Herakles to right, clad in lion skin Rev: Naked youth on horse pacing right, Greek legend VASILEOS KASSANDROU above and below, monograms before and below horse REFERENCE: SG 6754 GRADING: VF, dark green patina, some pitting (mostly on obv.) ORDER INFO: G1268, $30 The tradition of honoring Herakles continued during Alexander's successors in Macedon, though not all traditions had the same fate. Kassander, son of a high official, was known for his cruelty and murdered Alexander's widow and son, assuming thereafter the title of King.