Kings of Cappadocia, Ariobarzanes III Eusebes Philoromaios, AR Drachm, Mint A (Eusebeia under Mt. Argaios), Dated RY 11 (44/3 BC)

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Greek, Kings of Cappadocia, Ariobarzanes III Eusebes Philoromaios,Ā  52-42 BC, AR Drachm,Ā  Mint A (Eusebeia under Mt. Argaios), Dated RY 11 (44/3 BC)
Obv: Diademed head of Ariobarzanes right
Rev: Ī’Ī‘Ī£Ī™Ī›Ī•Ī©Ī£ Ī‘Ī”Ī™ĪŸĪ’Ī‘Ī”Ī–Ī‘ĪĪŸĪ„ Ī•Ī„Ī£Ī•Ī’ĪŸĪ„Ī£ ĪšĪ‘Ī™ Ī¦Ī™Ī›ĪŸĪ”Ī©ĪœĪ‘Ī™ĪŸĪ„; Athena standing left, holding Nike, spear, and shield; star and crescent to left, monogram to right, Ī˜ (date) in exergue
Ref: HGC 7, 852 Rarity/Choice: Common, CNG encapsulated and graded VF (Certificate #Ā  5873685-071)

Note: Note: this Drachm features the king’s diademed and bearded head on the obverse, symbolizing his royal authority. The reverse depicts Athena Nikephoros, the goddess of wisdom and war, standing left and holding a figure of Nike, symbolizing victory. The inscription identifies Ariobarzanes as “Eusebes” (the Pious) and “Philoromaios” (Friend of Rome), reflecting his allegiance to Rome during this tumultuous period.

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