© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm - Orophernes Nicephorus 160 BC - 156 BC
| Silver | 16.53 g | - |
| Issuer | Kings of Cappadokia |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Orophernes Nicephorus (160 BC - 156 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 160 BC - 156 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.53 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#391979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike standing left, crowning royal name with right hand and holding palm branch in her left; in inner left field, owl standing three-quarters left on altar above monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΟΡΟΦΕΡΝΟΥ
ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ
Comment
Regling, Priene, pp. 8-10, 44-45; Simonetta 1 (this obverse die); Mørkholm, Some Cappadocian problems, NC 1962, pl. XX, 3 (this obverse die); H. Salvesen, "The tetradrachm of Orophernes," in Nomismatika Khronika 21 (2000), pp. 8-16.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Orophernes Nicephorus (160 BC - 156 BC) coin from Kings of Cappadokia is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the king's portrait, while the reverse side features an image of the god Apollo, who was revered by both Greeks and Persians. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of Cappadokia, which was located at the crossroads of ancient civilizations and was repeatedly conquered and influenced by various empires.
