Kings of Cappadocia. Ariarathes IV Eusebes, 220-163 BC. Drachm (Silver, 21 mm, 4.13 g). For the 50th Anniversary of his Kingdom. Circa 170 BC - year 50. Diademed head right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛEΩΣ - ΑΡΙΑΡΑΘΟΥ - EYΣEBOYΣ, Athena Nikephoros standing left, resting hand on shield ornamented with Gorgoneion; transverse spear behind; in left field, monogram; in exergue, MI (regnal year). Simonetta, p. 12, pl. VII, 8 (drachm believed to be a forgery). Simonetta, "Gazette Numismatique Suisse" 35, 1985, pp. 59-61 (official denial: the 50th Anniversary Drachm is genuine). Parthica 2007, p. 46, n. 7b, pl. to p. 126, n. 7b (this coin, and only this specimen recorded: same obverse die as no. 7a of the same issue, but modified so as to obliterate the flowing ends of diadem and substitute the usual straight ones). Cabinet tone. A bold and rather expressive portrait struck on a very large flan. Minor peeling on obverse. Otherwise, Extremely Fine. Possibly Unique.

From a Swiss Collection, formed before 2005, purchased from Hirsch's auction in 1985.