Lot description:
KINGS OF CAPPADOCIA. Ariarathes V Eusebes Philopator, circa 163-130 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 4.13 g, 12 h), RY 33 = 131/0 BC. Diademed head of Ariarathes V to right. Rev. BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ / APIAPAΘOY / EYΣEBOYΣ / ΓΛ Athena standing front, head to left, holding Nike in her right hand and resting her left on shield set on ground, spear leaning against arm; in inner left field, monogram; to outer left, T; to outer right, X. HGC 7, 811. Simonetta 17a (Ariarathes IV). Lightly toned. Slightly porous, otherwise, very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF | |