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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Drachm - Ariarathes VI Epiphanes 130 BC - 110 BC
| Silver | 4.19 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Cappadokia |
|---|---|
| King | Ariarathes VI Epiphanes Philopator (129 BC - 116 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 130 BC - 110 BC |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.19 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#154603 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Athena Nikephoros standing left, holding spear and round shield set on ground. Monograms to inner left and outer right. ΓΛ (date) in exergue
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΑΡΙΑΡΑΘΟΥ
ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ
ΙΓ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Ariarathes VI Epiphanes (130 BC - 110 BC) from Kings of Cappadokia made of Silver weighing 4.19 g is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Ariarathes VI Epiphanes, while the reverse side depicts a seated Apollo, a common motif in Greek coinage, alongside a Persian-style inscription. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of Cappadocia during this period, where the kingdom was caught between the competing powers of the Greek Seleucid Empire and the Persian Empire.
