Ariarathes III; head of Ariarathes/horseman
190,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE17 |
| Weight [g]: | 4,32 |
| 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 |
Historical Context
Ariarathes III was the first ruler of Cappadocia who proclaimed himself king ("basileus").
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