Greek. Kings of Cappadocia. Ariobarzanes I Philoromaios, circa 95-63 BC. Eusebeia, Dated RY 13. Drachm (Silver, 18.18 mm, 3.89 g). Diademed head right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΑΡΙOBARZANOY - ΦIΛOPΩMAIOY, Athena standing left, holding Nike and resting hand on shield ornamented with Gorgoneion; transverse spear behind her; in fields, monogram - Θ; below, IΓ. Simonetta, Ariobarzanes I, 10, pl. V,12 (this coin). Parthica 2007, 19a/1 (this coin). HGC 7, 846. Cabinet tone. Die break on obverse. Good Very Fine.
From the Bono Simonetta Collection, purchased in Basel in 1949.
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