

Greek. Kings of Cappadocia. Ariarathes VII Philometor, circa 106-101 BC. Eusebeia, Dated RY 9. Drachm (Silver, 18.02 mm, 3.91 g). Diademed head right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΑΡΙΑΡΑΘΟΥ - ΦΙΛΟΜΗΤΟΡΟΣ, Athena standing left, holding Nike and resting hand on shield ornamented with Gorgoneion; transverse spear behind her; in fields, monogram - Λ; below, Θ. Simonetta, Ariarathes VII, 5, pl. IV,14 (this coin). Parthica 2007, 13/2 (this coin). HGC 7, 831. Old cabinet tone. Minor scratch on reverse. Good Very Fine / Very Fine.
From the Bono Simonetta Collection.