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LOT 2399
Ancient Greek Coins - Cappadocian Kingdom - Ariobarzanes I - Athena AR Drachm 95-63 B.C.
Dated Year 28. Obv: diademed, elderly head of the king right. Rev: BASILEWS ARIOBARZANOY to right and left with FILORWMAIOY below, Athena standing left, holding Nike, spear and shield; TA monogram in left field, date KH in exergue, (off flan). Near very fine.(4.40 grams.).
Provenance
Ex UK private collection.
Literature
Simonetta 38a.
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LOT 2399
Ancient Greek Coins - Cappadocian Kingdom - Ariobarzanes I - Athena AR Drachm
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
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