KINGS OF CAPPADOCIA. Archelaos Philopatris Ktistes, 36 BC-AD 17. Drachm (Silver, 17.5 mm, 3.66 g, 1 h), Caesareia, regnal year MB (42) = 6-7. Diademed head of Archelaos to right; fillet border. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΧΕΛΑΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΡΙΔΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΚΤΙΣΤΟΥ Club between date letters M-B. DCA 464. HGC 7, 857. RPC 3606. Simonetta 5. Clear and attractive with an obverse portrait struck in high relief. Reverse very slightly stained, otherwise, extremely fine.

The ancient Cappadocian capital city of Mazaca first had its name changed to Eusebeia in the second century BC; then in c. 10 BC the name was changed to Caesareia in honor of Augustus. After Archelaos' death in 17, Cappadocia was made a Roman province and Caesareia became a major mint for provincial silver, issuing abundant coinage up through the reign of Gordian III.