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Kings of Cappadocia. Ariarates V Eusebes Philopator (approx. 163-130 BC). Tetradrachm.
In the name and style of the Seleucid king Antiochus VII. Ariaratheia or Eusebia-Tyana.
Ariarathus V Eusebes Philopator, son of Ariarathus IV and Antiochis, grandson of Antiochus III the Great. Born as Mithridates, he distinguished himself by his cultured character and his fondness for philosophy and the arts, being a great Hellenophile and honorary citizen of Athens. During his reign, he refounded cities such as Mazaca and Tirana under the Greek name of Eusebia . He rejected a marriage alliance with the Seleucid dynasty, which provoked a war and his brief deposition, although he regained the throne with Roman help. His death marked the beginning of a turbulent period in Cappadocia, as his widow Nysa murdered several of his sons to maintain power, until she was overthrown and his son Ariarathus VI ascended the throne.
Obverse: Head wearing a diadem looking to the right.
Reverse: Inscription: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ / ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ. Athena standing to the left, holding Niké (Victory) standing to the left, who crowns to the right; to the outer left, a monogram over an "A"; monogram "A/M" to the inner right; all within a wreath.
Weight: 16.61 g
Diameter: 31.71 mm
A superb tetradrachm, 31.71 mm in diameter, in excellent condition.
€250,00 EUR
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