

Greek. Kings of Cappadocia. Ariarathes IX Eusebes Philopator, circa 101-87 BC. Eusebeia, Dated RY 12. Drachm (Silver, 16.93 mm, 3.75 g). Diademed head right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΑΡΙΑΡΑΘΟΥ - EYΣEBOYΣ, Athena standing left, holding Nike and resting hand on shield ornamented with Gorgoneion; transverse spear behind her; in fields, monograms; below, IB. Simonetta, Ariarathes IX, 5, pl. V,5 (this coin). Parthica 2007, 10/2 (this coin). HGC 7, 845. Cabinet tone. Very Fine.
From the Bono Simonetta Collection, purchased in 1955 from Maison Platt, Paris.