KINGS OF CAPPADOCIA. Ariarathes V Eusebes Philopator, circa 163-130 BC. Drachm (Silver, 20 mm, 4.16 g, 12 h), Eusebeia under Mount Argaios, RY 32 = 131/0 BC. Diademed head of Ariarathes V to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΑΡΙΑΡΑΘΟΥ - ΕΥΣΕΒΟΥΣ 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; to outer left, in inner left field and to outer right, monograms; in exergue, BΛ. HGC 7, 811. Simonetta 12 corr. ('Ariarathes IV'). Nicely toned. Very fine.
Ex Sotheby's London, October 1995, 206 (part of).
Price realized | 130 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |