Kings of Cappadocia. Ariobarzanes I Philoromaios, 95-63 BC. Drachm. Eusebeia. 64 BC - year 31 (Silver, 17.06 mm, 3.89 g). Diademed head right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕ°Σ - ΑΡΙOBARZANOY - ΦIΛ°PΩMAI, Athena standing left, holding Nike and resting hand on shield ornamented with Gorgoneion; transverse spear behind her; in left fields, monogram; below, AΛ. Simonetta, Ariobarzanes I, 45a, pl. VI,7 (this coin). Parthica 2007, 61/4 (this coin). Old cabinet toned. Very Fine.
From the Bono Simonetta Collection, purchased in Basel in 1954.
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