Ariarathes VII Philometor Tetradrachm

NZD $950

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KINGS OF CAPPADOCIA. Ariarathes VII Philometor, circa 107/6-101/0 BC.
Tetradrachm  29 mm, 16.38 g,  in the names and types of the Seleukid King
Antiochos VII, uncertain mint in Cappadocia.

Diademed head of Antiochos VII to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ – ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ
Athena standing front, head to left, holding Nike in her right hand and spear and shield
with her left; to outer left, monogram of ΔΙ above Α; to inner right, Φ; all within laurel wreath.

SC 2143.2.

Nicely toned and with an attractive portrait.  Good Very Fine