KINGS OF SOPHENE. Arsames I, circa 255-225 BC. Tetrachalkon (Bronze, 19 mm, 4.96 g, 2 h), third series. Diademed and draped bust of Arsames to right, wearing cylindrical tiara decorated with jewels. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΣΑΜΟΥ Herakles standing facing, holding club. ACV 7. Alram 171. CSC 6. Kovacs 7 ( this obverse die ). With a fine deep green-brown patina and pleasant details for the type. Slightly porous surfaces, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Yerets’ Kariatin, Switzerland.