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Drachm - Ariobarzanes I Philoromaios 95 BC - 63 BC
| Silver | 4 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Cappadokia |
|---|---|
| King | Ariobarzanes I Philoromaios (94 BC - 63 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 95 BC - 63 BC |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#74952 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Athena standing left, holding Nike, spear and shield resting on ground to right
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΙΟΒΑΡΖΑΝΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΡΩΜΑΙΩΝ
ΑΛ (31 = 65/4 BC)
Translation: King Ariobarzanes romans friend
Edge
Rough
Comment
With the Greek figures shown under the heading coins from Ariobarzanes I better know the history of the reign of this king. We currencies year 1-6 (95-89 BC), in the year 13-18 (82-78 BC) and the year 21-32 (74-63 BC). The dates are not known are the periods in which the king of Cappadocia was not in his kingdom, driven by its main enemy, Mithridates VI (120-63 BC), who considers Philoromaios (friend of the Romans), as we know it the king was a puppet of the RomansInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Ariobarzanes I Philoromaios (95 BC - 63 BC) from Kings of Cappadokia made of Silver weighing 4 g is that it features an image of the king on one side and an image of the god Apollo on the other, highlighting the blending of Persian and Greek cultures that characterized the kingdom of Cappadocia during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (74 BC - 63 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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