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Drachm of Kingdom of Cappadocia with head of Ariobarzanes I
Greek
Hellenistic Period
95–62 B.C.
Mint: Cappadocia (Kingdom)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 17 mm. Weight: 3.95 gm. Die Axis: 1
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III in the Name of Cornelius Adrian Comstock Vermeule
Accession Number1984.813
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Diademed head of Ariobarzanes I to right.
Reverse: Athena standing to left, spear and shield in left hand, on right, Nike holding wreath.
At left: monogram. Greek letters at right and in exergue, the latter indicating the year 2.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Athena standing to left, spear and shield in left hand, on right, Nike holding wreath.
At left: monogram. Greek letters at right and in exergue, the latter indicating the year 2.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III in the name of Cornelius Adrian Comstock Vermeule to MFA, December 19, 1984