Kings of Cappadocia, Ariarathes I AR Drachm. Gaziura mint, circa 333-322 BC. Baal of Gaziura seated to left, torso facing, holding grapes, grain ear, and eagle in extended right hand, lotus-tipped sceptre in left; monogram to lower left, B'L GZYR ("Baal-Gazur" in Aramaic) to right / Griffin to left attacking stag kneeling to left; wreath above. Simonetta 2; Simonetta, Coins 1d; BMC 2 var. (no wreath); HGC 7, 791 var. (same). 5.29g, 20mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine. Very Rare; only 4 examples known to Simonetta.
From the inventory of a German dealer.
Price realized | 1'300 GBP |
Starting price | 900 GBP |
Estimate | 1'500 GBP |