Ancient Greek Silver Drachm - Cappadocia 74-71 BC - Ariobarzanes I

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Ancient Greek Silver Drachm - Cappadocia 74-71 BC - Ariobarzanes I Philoromaios - Athena Nikephoros
Ancient Greek Silver Drachm - Cappadocia 74-71 BC - Ariobarzanes I
Ancient Greek Silver Drachm - Cappadocia 74-71 BC - Ariobarzanes I Philoromaios - Athena Nikephoros
Ancient Greek Silver Drachm - Cappadocia 74-71 BC - Ariobarzanes I Philoromaios - Athena Nikephoros
Obverse:
Diademed head right
Reverse:
Athena Nikephoros standing left; monogram to inner left, [date] in exergue.
Date:
74-71 BC
Size:
16.63 mm, 3.87 g
Composition:
Silver
Reference:
Cf. Simonetta 47; cf. Simonetta, Coins 30a and 32; HGC 7, 846
Internal SKU:
100X820
HISTORICAL NOTE:
The Drachm from Cappadocia of Ariobarzanes I Philoromaios, who ruled from 95 to 63 BC, is a notable coin from a pivotal period in Cappadocian history. Ariobarzanes I, established as king with Roman support, issued these silver coins featuring his diademed bust on the obverse, symbolizing his royal status and allegiance to Rome. The reverse typically showcases a deity, such as Zeus, seated and holding a scepter, often accompanied by Greek inscriptions that emphasize his title "Philoromaios," meaning "Friend of the Romans." These drachms were crucial in facilitating trade and underscoring the political alliance between Cappadocia and Rome. They provide valuable insights into the strategies employed by Ariobarzanes I to secure his kingdom's position and prosperity amidst the shifting power dynamics of the late Hellenistic world.
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