KINGS of CAPPADOCIA. Ariarathes IX Eusebes Philopator. Circa 100-85 BC. AR Drachm (18mm, 4.07 g, 12h). Mint B (Eusebeia under Mt. Tauros). Dated RY 4 (97/6 BC). Near EF.Electronic Auction 567 Greek, 12h, Silver Estimate: $ 100 |
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KINGS of CAPPADOCIA. Ariarathes IX Eusebes Philopator. Circa 100-85 BC. AR Drachm (18mm, 4.07 g, 12h). Mint B (Eusebeia under Mt. Tauros). Dated RY 4 (97/6 BC). Diademed head right, with Mithradatic style portrait / Athena Nikephoros standing left; monogram to inner left, Δ (date) in exergue. Simonetta 4; HGC 7, 845 (mint A); DCA2 525. Faintly toned, struck with slightly worn dies. Near EF. |