Kings of Cappadokia Drachm - Ariobarzanes III, -51 – -42
Information
Country
Kings of Cappadokia
Kings of Cappadokia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm - Ariobarzanes III
Year
-51 – -42
Ruler
Ariobarzanes III Eusebes Philoromaios
(-51–-42)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.8
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm - Ariobarzanes III from Kings of Cappadokia. Issued from -51 to -42. Struck in Silver. Measures 15 mm and weighs 3.8 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of Ariobarzanes III, right
- Reverse
- Athena standing left, holding Nike, spear and shield resting on ground to right. Star over crescent in left field, monogram in right field. (King Ariobarzanes (III), Pius and Friend of the Romans)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ? | — | 40% | ||
| ND (51 BC - 42 BC) | — | 80% |
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