Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 29 | Auction date: 24 February 2024 |
Lot number: 910 Price realized: 150 CHF (Approx. 170 USD / 157 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 VI Epiphanes Philopator, circa 130-112/0 BC. Drachm (Silver, 18 mm, 4.00 g, 12 h), a contemporary imitation, RY 15 = 116/5 BC. Diademed head of Ariarathes VI to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΡΙΑΡΑΘOV / EΠIΦAИOYΣ Athena standing front, head to left, holding Nike in her right hand and resting left on shield set on ground, spear held in the crook of her left arm; to outer left, Λ; to outer right, Δ; in exergue, EI. Cf. HGC 7, 820 and Simonetta 46 (for prototype). Struck in high relief and with an interesting portrait. Slightly rough, otherwise, good very fine. Privately acquired from L. Kalchhäuser and previously from an Austrian collection, acquired before 2021. Starting price: 50 CHF |