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Auction X 13 January 2013
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Cappadocian Kingdom. Ariarathes V. 163-130 BC. Tetradrachm, 16.80g. (11h). Unknown mint, Undated early issue. Obv: Diademed head of Ariarathes V right. Rx: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑPIAPAΘΟΥ ΕΥΣΕΒΟΥΣ Athena standing left. Monograms in outer and inner left field. Appears to be an unpublished variety per Cathy Lorber (some stylistic variations on the portrait and no date in the exergue). Simonetta, p. 23, nos. 1-2, pl. I, 11-12 ("Ariarathes IV"). For the reattribution, see O. Morkholm, NC 1962, pp. 408-9. VF.
Tetradrachms of the Cappadocian rulers have never been common. We are proud to present a new variety of the tetradrachms of Ariarathes V with a strong, determined portrait. These rare tetradrachms might have been issued as an accession series rather than during the conflict with Demetrius I of Syria and the usurper Orophernes, whose famous portrait coins appear to be a reaction to this one.
Tetradrachms of the Cappadocian rulers have never been common. We are proud to present a new variety of the tetradrachms of Ariarathes V with a strong, determined portrait. These rare tetradrachms might have been issued as an accession series rather than during the conflict with Demetrius I of Syria and the usurper Orophernes, whose famous portrait coins appear to be a reaction to this one.