© Salon Numizmatyczny Mateusz Wójcicki
© Salon Numizmatyczny Mateusz Wójcicki
Drachm - Ariobarzanes III 51 BC - 42 BC
| Silver | 3.80 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Cappadokia |
|---|---|
| King | Ariobarzanes III Eusebes Philoromaios (51 BC - 42 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 51 BC - 42 BC |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.80 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#390681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Athena standing left, holding Nike, spear and shield resting on ground to right.
Star over crescent in left field, monogram in right field.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΙΟΒΑΡΖΑΝΟΥ ΕΥΣΕΒΟΥΣ ΦΙΛΟΡΩΜΑΙΟΝ
Translation: King Ariobarzanes (III), Pius and Friend of the Romans
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Ariobarzanes III (51 BC - 42 BC) from Kings of Cappadokia made of Silver weighing 3.80 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 Ariobarzanes III, while the reverse side depicts a seated Apollo, reflecting the cultural exchange and synthesis that occurred during the Hellenistic period.
