KINGS OF SOPHENE. Arsames I, circa 240 BC. Dichalkon (Bronze, 17 mm, 3.71 g, 12 h). Draped bust of Arsames to right, wearing pointed tiara. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΡΣΑΜΟΥ Cavalryman charging to right, with raised spear, attacking two foot soldiers rushing left, each holding a round shield and a raised spear; below horse, fallen soldier. AC 2. Bedoukian, Coinage 2. Nercessian Sophene ) 4. Rare. Very fine.
Ex obolos 5, 26 June 2016, 452 ( unpaid ).