KINGS OF CAPPADOCIA. Ariarathes I, 333-322 BC. Drachm (Silver, 18 mm, 4.85 g, 5 h), Gaziura. 𐡁𐡏𐡋𐡂𐡆𐡉𐡓 ('b'l gzyr' in Aramaic) Baal of Gaziura seated left, holding grapes, grain ear and eagle in his right hand and lotus-tipped scepter in his left; to left, monogram. Rev. 𐡀𐡓𐡉𐡅𐡓𐡑 ('ariyrth' in Aramaic) Griffin left attacking stag kneeling left. BMC 1. Simonetta 1a. SNG von Aulock 6255 var. (no monogram). Test cut on the obverse and somewhat rough, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 755 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |