Kings of Cappadocia. Uncertain Ruler between Ariarathes V Eusebes Philopator and Ariarathes VIII Eusebes Epiphanes. Barbarous Drachm. A mint under Mount Argaios. Circa 2nd - 1st centuries BC (Silver, 17.32 mm, 2.89 g). Diademed head right. Rev. [pseudo-Greek legend], Athena standing left, holding Nike and resting hand on shield; spear behind her; on left field, T. Simonetta, "Osservazioni su talune emissioni barbariche dei re di Cappadocia", 1974, pl. III.15 (this coin). Simonetta, Ariarathes V, 23, pl. III,6 (this coin). Parthica 2007, Barbarous Ariarathes VIII???, 6b (this coin). HGC 7, -. Cabinet toned. Very Fine. Rare.
From the Bono Simonetta Collection, purchased from Maison Platt, Paris.
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