Description: Cappadocian Kingdom, Ariarathes IX Eusebes Philopator (101 - 87 BC). AR Drachm, RY 5 (96/95 BC). Diademed head of Ariarathes right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ APIAPAΘOV EVΣEBOYΣ; Athena standing left holding Nike, shield and spear; monogram in left, T in right field, E (date) in ex.

Diameter: AR18 mm

Weight: 4 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: SG 7297v

Commentary: good patina with light contrasting sandy surfaces, minor scratch on reverse

History: Ariarathes IX was made the king of Cappadocia by his father, Mithridates VI of Pontos.

Article Number: 011-01-06-41652