Kings of Cappadocia, Ariobarzanes I Philoromaios, AR Drachm, Eusebeia under Mount Argaios Mint, Circa 74-71 BC

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Kings of Cappadocia, Ariobarzanes I Philoromaios,Ā  96-63 BC, AR Drachm (silver,3.71g,17mm), Eusebeia under Mount Argaios, 74-71 BC
Obv: Diademed head of Ariobarzanes I to right
Rev: Ī’Ī‘Ī£Ī™Ī›Ī•Ī©Ī£ – Ī‘Ī”Ī™ĪŸĪ’Ī‘Ī”ZĪ‘[ĪĪŸĪ„] / Ī¦Ī™Ī›ĪŸĪ”Ī©ĪœĪ‘Ī™ĪŸĪ„; Athena standing front, head to left, holding Nike in her right hand and shield and spear with her left; to inner left, monogram, in exergue, Ī‘Ī›?
Ref:Ā  HGC 7, 846; Simonetta 61 Rarity/Choice: Common, aEF (well struck on full flan and nicely toned)
Note: Ariobarzanes I Philoromaios was a ruler of Cappadocia during the Hellenistic period. He reigned as a king and was known for his pro-Roman policies, which earned him the epithet “Philoromaios,” meaning “lover of Rome.” Ariobarzanes I played a significant role in the politics of the region, navigating alliances and conflicts with neighboring powers such as Pontus and Armenia. His reign marked a period of stability and cooperation with the Roman Republic, which greatly influenced the political landscape of Cappadocia during his time.

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