★ Very sharply struck and with an exceptional portrait of Ariobarzanes I Philoromaios ★
KINGS OF CAPPADOCIA. Ariobarzanes I Philoromaios, 96-63 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 3.71 g, 12 h), Eusebeia under Mount Argaios, RY 31 = 65/4. Diademed head of Ariobarzanes I to right. Rev. [ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ] - ΑΡΙΟΒΑΡZΑΝΟΥ / ΦΙΛΟΡΩΜ[ΑΙΟΥ] Athena standing front, head to left, holding Nike in her right hand and shield and spear with her left; to inner left, monogram; in exergue, ΑΛ. HGC 7, 846. Simonetta 61. Simonetta, Coins 45a. Very sharply struck and with an exceptional portrait. Struck slightly off center and with a minor die break on the obverse, otherwise, good extremely fine.
Price realized | 170 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |