Lot 4229

Description

Cappadocia, Kingdom of Ariobarzanes I, Philoromaios, (95-63 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.64 g), year 29, obv. head of Ariobarzanes I to right, wearing diadem, rev. Athena standing to left with left hand supporting spear and shield, and right hand outstretched supporting Nike left, holding wreath, **BASILEWS* on right, APIOBAPZA[NOY] on left, **FIL*OROMAIOY below, to left IM monogram, date **QK* in exergue, (S.7302, BMC 11, Simonetta 22a). Lightly toned, nearly very fine.

Ex Robert Rossini Collection.