Kings of Cappadocia, Ariarathes III Æ Unit. Circa 230-220 BC. Head right, wearing bashlyk / Goddess facing between two seated sphinxes; [ΒΑ]ΣΙΛ[ΕΩΣ] to right, [A]ΡIAPAΘ[OY] to left, TY above, [ANA] in exergue. Simonetta 5b = Simonetta, Coins 5; SNG Copenhagen Supp. 632 = SNG von Aulock 6258. 5.04g, 20mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine; slightly rough surfaces, light 'desert' patina. Very Rare, and in excellent condition for the type.
From the inventory of Fortuna Fine Arts, Ltd. (New York);
Ex Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, Auction 208, 16 October 2012, lot 1617.