Tetradrachm - Orophernes Nicephorus

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IssuerKings of Cappadokia
Year160 BC - 156 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight16.53 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kraay&Hirm#768, EHC#655
Obverse descriptionDiademed head right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionNike standing left, crowning royal name with right hand and holding palm branch in her left; in inner left field, owl standing three-quarters left on altar above monogram.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΟΡΟΦΕΡΝΟΥ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (160 BC - 156 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5915611620
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