Ariarathes IX; AR Drachm; head of Ariarathes/Athena
80,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AR18 |
| Weight [g]: | 4,00 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | SG 7297v |
| Commentary: | good patina with light contrasting sandy surfaces, minor scratch on reverse |
Historical Context
Ariarathes IX was made the king of Cappadocia by his father, Mithridates VI of Pontos.
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