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Drachm - Ariarathes I Gaziura 333 BC - 322 BC
| Silver | 5.34 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Cappadokia |
|---|---|
| Prince | Ariarathes I (331 BC - 322 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 333 BC - 322 BC |
| Value | Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.34 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#427311 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Griffin left attacking stag kneeling left; thunderbolt above.
Comment
Unpublished with thunderbolt.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Ariarathes I (Gaziura) (333 BC - 322 BC) from Kings of Cappadokia made of Silver weighing 5.34 g is that it features an image of a seated Apollo on the obverse side, which was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage. The use of Apollo's image on the coin may have been a nod to the city's cultural and religious ties to Greece, as well as a symbol of the king's authority and connection to the divine.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (333 BC - 322 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Drachm - Ariarathes I (Gaziura) (333 BC - 322 BC) coin.
