CAPPADOCIAN KINGDOM: Ariarathes V. (ca. 163-130 BC). AR
tetradrachm (16.79 gm).
Year 30 (= 133 BC). Diademed head of Ariarathes V right
/ Athena standing left, holding Nike and resting hand on
grounded shield, AY monogram in outer left field, PAFI
monogram in inner left field, PARUQ monogram in outer
right field, date L in exergue. SNG von Aulock 6263
(same obverse die). Simonetta p. 23, 2, pl. 1, 12 (same
obverse die). Extremely rare. Struck in high relief.
Small patch of corrosion and a few light surface marks
on reverse. Toned. Nearly extremely fine
Estimated Value: $ 7,500
... Sold for $6000 [ approx 4920 EUR, 3360 GBP ] plus 15% buyers fee.
From the Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 12, Closed October 28, 2005.
Re-used by permission of Freeman & Sear, www.freemanandsear.com
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