Astarte S.A. > Web Auction 2 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
Lot number: 142 Price realized: 85 CHF (Approx. 97 USD / 90 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: KINGS OF CAPPADOCIA. Ariarathes IV Eusebes, 220-163 BC. Drachm (Silver, 18.7 mm, 4.16 g) Dated RY 28 (= 193/2 BC) Diademed head of Ariarathes right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ vertical to right, ΑΡΙΑΡΑΘΟΥ vertical to left, ΕΥΣΕΒΟΥΣ below. Athena Nikephoros draped and wearing long crested helmet, standing facing, head turned to left, holding Nike on the right hand crowning the king's name to left with laurel wreath, long spear behind and resting the left arm on shield at her feet set vertical, both to her left side. Monograms to inner and outer left and to outer right, HK (date) in exergue. Some deposits. Simonetta, p. 23, n.5; Parthica 2007, Ar. IV 71/3. Expressive portrait. Very Fine. From a European collection formed prior to 2005. Starting price: 50 CHF |