Watch List notes:

KINGS OF CAPPADOCIA. Ariarathes VI Epiphanes Philopator, circa 130-112/0 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 4.19 g, 12 h), mint C (Komana?), RY 11 = 117/6. Diademed head of Ariarathes VI to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / APIAPAΘOY / EΠIΦANOYΣ Athena standing front, head to left, placing wreath on the king's name with her right hand and holding shield set on ground with her left; palm frond over her left shoulder; to outer right, monogram; in exergue, AI. HGC 7, 822. Krengel 2b. Simonetta 23. A beautiful piece, very attractively toned. Good very fine.


From the collection of J.B. Haarhuis, ex Hirsch 261, 7-8 May 2009.