Katalog
| Emitent | Kings of Cappadokia |
|---|---|
| Rok | 100 BC - 87 BC |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nominał | 1 Drachm |
| Waluta | Drachm |
| Skład | Silver (most likely AgCu) |
| Waga | 4.1 g |
| Średnica | 18 mm |
| Grubość | |
| Kształt | Round (irregular) |
| Technika | Hammered |
| Orientacja | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Rytownik(zy) | |
| W obiegu do | |
| Źródło(a) | HGC 7#845 |
| Opis awersu | Obverse diademed head right |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | |
| Legenda awersu | |
| Opis rewersu | Athena Nikephoros standing left, holds Nike, spear and shield, monogram inner left, monogram left, T right, date in exergue |
| Pismo rewersu | Greek |
| Legenda rewersu |
BAΣIΛEΩΣ APIAPAΘOY EYΣEBOYΣ (Translation: King Ariarathes IX Eusebes) |
| Krawędź | |
| Mennica |
A Eusebeia, Cappadocia, modern-day Kayseri, Turkey |
| Nakład |
ND (100 BC - 87 BC) - ND - ND (98 BC - 97 BC) Δ - RY 4 - ND (97 BC - 96 BC) E - RY 5 - ND (90 BC - 89 BC) IB - RY 12 - ND (89 BC - 88 BC) ΙΓ - RY 13 - |
| ID Numisquare | 7259103100 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
Historical Context: This silver drachm of Ariarathes IX Eusebes Philopator dates from a tumultuous period in Cappadocian history (100 BC - 87 BC). Ariarathes IX was a puppet ruler installed by Mithridates VI of Pontus, a move that directly challenged Roman hegemony in Anatolia. His reign was part of the Mithridatic Wars, a struggle for regional dominance, making his coinage a tangible artifact of this geopolitical conflict. The epithets "Eusebes Philopator" (Pious and Father-loving) were traditional, legitimizing a foreign-backed claimant.
Artistry: The artistic style of this drachm is firmly rooted in the Hellenistic tradition, likely influenced by Pontic workshops. The obverse typically features a diademed portrait of Ariarathes IX, rendered with a blend of idealized regal features and subtle individualistic traits. The reverse commonly depicts Athena Nikephoros, standing left, holding Nike and a spear, with a shield resting beside her. This iconography emphasizes divine favor and military prowess, fitting for a ruler consolidating power amidst conflict.
Technical/Grading: Struck in silver (likely an AgCu alloy) and weighing 4.1 grams with a diameter of 18 millimeters (HGC 7#845), this drachm's compact size necessitates a strong strike for full detail. Key high-points for wear and strike quality on the obverse include the hair over the forehead, the nose, and the diadem. On the reverse, Athena's head, the hand holding Nike, and the shield boss are critical areas. A well-preserved example would exhibit sharp definition in the portrait and reverse figure, with clear legends and monograms, free from significant die wear or planchet flaws.