Kings of Sophene. Arsames II, circa 230 BC. Dichalkon (Bronze, 22 mm, 6.69 g, 12 h). Diademed head of Arsames to right, wearing a low, truncated tiara; all within a filleted border. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΣΑΜΟΥ Horseman, wearing low tiara and light robes, charging to right, holding a couched lance. Alram 170. Bedoukian 5. Nercessian 6. Rare. Well struck, nicely centered and with a dark olive patina. Nearly extremely fine.
From a European collection.