Greek. Kings of Cappadocia. Ariobarzanes I Philoromaios, circa 95-63 BC. Eusebeia, Dated RY 28. Drachm (Silver, 17.17 mm, 3.85 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; on left field, monogram; below, HK. Simonetta, Ariobarzanes I, 38b, pl. VI,4 (this coin). Parthica 2007, 53a/2 (this coin). HGC 7, 846. Cabinet tone. Good Very Fine.
From the Bono Simonetta Collection, purchased from Spink in 1973.
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