Description: Cappadocian Kingdom, Ariarathes III (230 - 220 BC). Eusebeia Tyana mint. Head of the king right, wearing bashlyk / ΑΡΙ ΔΣ ΤΥ[ΑΝΑ]; horseman riding right, palm tree before.

Diameter: AE17 mm

Weight: 4,32 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: SNG von Aulock 6259; Simonetta S.19. 2a

Commentary: dark green patina with some deposits and minor breaks, attractive design on big flan

History: Ariarathes III was the first ruler of Cappadocia who proclaimed himself king ("basileus").

Article Number: 026-02-08-41652