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LOT 2948
Kings of Cappadocia, Ariobarzanes I Philoromaios AR Drachm. 96-63 BC.
Dated RY 29 (67/6 BC). Diademed head to right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΙΟΒΑΡZΑΝΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΡΩΜΑΙΟΥ, Athena standing to left, holding Nike and spear, and resting hand upon shield; monogram of MI to inner left; ΘK (date) in exergue. Simonetta 40a; HGC 7, 846. Very Fine.(3.91gr, 17mm, 12h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 2948
Kings of Cappadocia, Ariobarzanes I Philoromaios AR Drachm.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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