Watch List notes:

Kings of Cappadocia, Ariobarzanes I Philoromaios AR Drachm. Dated RY 30/31 = 68-66 BC. Diademed head right / Athena, wearing helmet and chiton, standing left, holding Nike in outstretched right hand and spear and shield in left; monogram in left field, [date in exergue]. Cf. BMC 21-2. 3.61g, 18mm, 12h.

Good Very Fine; attractive old cabinet tone. An expressive portrait of the ageing king.

Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 22, 28 November 2015, lot 312.