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Lot # 229
Greek Asia. Kings of Cappadocia. Ariarathes VIII Eusebes Epiphanes (c. 100-98/5 BC). AR Drachm. Eusebeia under Mt. Tauros mint. Dated RY 2 (99/8 BC). Obv. Head of Ariarathes VIII right, wearing diadem. Rev. Athena standing left; holding spear and shield with left hand; righ hand outstreched supports figure of Nike holding wreath; T-A across inner fields; B (date) in exergue. HGC 7 835; Simonetta, Coins 10 (Ariarathes V). AR. 3.92 g. 18.50 mm. Nice and lightly toned. About EF.