© Rhuank
© Rhuank
Æ14 96 BC - 63 BC
| Bronze | 2.56 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Caesarea (Cappadocia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 96 BC - 63 BC |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.56 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#363397 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Palm branch, monograms flanking.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΥΣΕΒΕΙΑΣ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare portrait of King Ariobarzanes II, who ruled Cappadocia from 96 BC to 63 BC. The coin's design includes a bearded king facing right, wearing a diadem and a royal mantle, with a scepter in his right hand and a spear in his left. This coin is considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and rarity.
