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E-Auction 36  26 Aug 2020
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Lot 31

Estimate: 300 USD
Price realized: 280 USD
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KINGS OF CAPPADOCIA. Ariarathes VI Epiphanes Philopator. Circa 118-106 B.C. AR tetradrachm. 27 mm. In the name and types of Antiochos VII of Syria. Mint II, emission 12. Diademed head of Antiochos VII right / Athena Nikephoros standing left, holding Nike, monogram above A to left, H to right; all within wreath. Krengel & Lorber 599 (A53'/P152). SC 2146.3. HGC 9, 1068. Near Extremely Fine; light attractive toning. (In NGC slab marked About Uncirculated, Money of the Bible.)

Cappadocian imitations of Antiochos VII, though closely adhering to the design and controls of the Syrian coinage, become somewhat more rudimentary in later emissions (such as this coin). The coarse style of Athena on the reverse is a particular giveaway, with her oddly proportioned outstretched arm.

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