A splendid portrait of Ariarathes VII
Lot 677
KINGS OF CAPPADOCIA. Ariarathes VII Philometor, circa 107/6-101/0 BC (?). Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 16.37 g, 12 h), in the name and types of the Seleukid King Antiochos VII (138-129 BC), Mint A (Eusebia-Mazaka). Diademed head of Antiochos VII to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟY - EYEP-ΓETOY Athena standing front, head to left, holding Nike in her right hand and spear and shield, decorated with gorgoneion, with her left; in field to outer left, monogram above A; in field to inner left and right, O - Λ. HGC 7, 829. Lorber & Houghton Series 1, Issue 3, 121-51 (obverse die A6). SC 2148. A very attractive example with lovely iridescent toning and a splendid portrait. Tiny marks, otherwise, good extremely fine.

From the Basileiai Hellēnikai Collection of Exceptional Tetradrachms, Leu 17, 31 May 2025, 293, from the Grand Haven Collection, Classical Numismatic Group 115, 16 September 2020, 262 and ex Gorny & Mosch 244, 13 October 2014, 353.
Starting price:
250 CHF
Current bid:
250 CHF
Bid increment:
10 CHF
Minimum bid:
260 CHF
Number of bids:
1 Bid
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Closing time: 27-Jun-26, 17:38:00 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee.
Info When delivered in Switzerland, this item is subjected to margin taxation in accordance with Art. 24a MWSTG (Swiss VAT Act), provided that the buyer is not registered for VAT.

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