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Tetradrachm - Ariarathes VII In the name of Antiochus VII 104 BC - 102 BC
| Silver | 16.54 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Cappadokia |
|---|---|
| King | Ariarathes VII Philometor (116 BC - 101 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 104 BC - 102 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.54 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#384049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Athena standing left, resting left hand on grounded shield and holding Nike who faces right, crowning royal epithet, spear rising from Athena's arm; ΔΙ monogram above A to outer left, O in inner left field, Λ in inner right, laureate border.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY EYEPΓETOY
Unabridged legend: βασιλεύς Ἀντίοχος Ευεργέτης
Translation: King Antiochus Euergetes
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded king wearing a royal diadem, while the reverse side shows a seated Apollo holding a lyre, surrounded by Greek inscriptions. This fusion of cultural elements reflects the complex history of Cappadocia during the Hellenistic period, when it was ruled by a line of Greek kings who were also influenced by Persian culture.
