Kings of Cappadocia. Ariarathes IX Eusebes Philopator, (ca. 100-85 BC.) AR Drachm (19 mm, 4,05 g.). Eusebeia mint under Mount Argaios, RY 13 = ca. 89/88 BC. Diademed head of Ariarathes IX to right. Rev. BAΣΙΛΕΩ[Σ] / APIAPAΘOY / EYΣEBOYΣ Athena standing front, head to left, holding Nike in her right hand and resting her left on shield set on ground, spear leaning against arm; in inner left field, monogram; in exergue, I (Γ retrograde?). HGC 7, 845. Simonetta, Coins, 5. Very well centered. Ariarathes IX was the son of the Pontic King Mithradates VI. Good Very Fine.
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Starting price | 60 EUR |
Estimate | 75 EUR |