Ariarathes II; head of Ariarathes/Athena
55,00 €
Description
Cappadocian Kingdom, Ariarathes II (301 – 280 BC). Head of Ariarathes left, wearing bashlyk / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΙΑΡΑΘΟΥ; Athena standing left, holding spear and shield.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE12 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,26 |
| Grade: | aVF/gF |
| Attribution: | Simonetta (Parthica 9) 4 |
| Commentary: | very rare; dark patina with sandy deposits, good for this type |
Historical Context
Ariarathes' adopted father, Ariarathes I, was first satrap and then first king of Cappadocia; Ariarathes I was crucified by Perdikkas, he was 82 years old.
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