KINGS of CAPPADOCIA. Ariobarzanes II Philopator. 63-52 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 3.74 g, 12h). Mint A (Eusebeia under Mt. Argaios). Dated RY 8 (56/5 BC). VF.

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Lot: 358. Estimated: $ 100

Greek, 12h, Silver

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KINGS of CAPPADOCIA. Ariobarzanes II Philopator. 63-52 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 3.74 g, 12h). Mint A (Eusebeia under Mt. Argaios). Dated RY 8 (56/5 BC). Diademed head right / Athena Nikephoros standing left; H (date) in exergue. Simonetta 2; HGC 7, 851; DCA2 528; Dow, ACTTB, p. 196 (this coin). Find patina, trace deposits. VF.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 37 (20 March 1996), lot 603 (part of).

The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter Paul’s Second Missionary Journey (AD 49–51). CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here, and in subsequent electronic auctions.

Closing Date and Time: 17 June 2026 at 11:59:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.