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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ - Ariarathes III 230 BC - 220 BC
| Bronze | 6.14 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Cappadokia |
|---|---|
| King | Ariarathes III (255 BC - 220 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 230 BC - 220 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.14 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#391838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Herm of goddess, holding branch and palm, supported by two sphinxes, seated back-to-back.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΔΣ API
ANIΣA
ΔΩ
Comment
Simonetta 8; Simonetta, Coins –; HGC 7, 801 var. (legends).
Only three specimens known, two of them are in the BM and Berlin.
Mint possibly Tyana.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a bearded king wearing a Persian-style crown, while the reverse (back) side features a Greek-style owl perched on a branch. This blending of cultural styles reflects the complex history of Cappadocia during the time of Ariarathes III, who ruled over a kingdom that was caught between the rival powers of the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire.
