Silver drachm of Ariarathes IX, Cappadocia, 99 BC - 87 BC. 1956.94.13

Physical Description

• Axis: 11

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 4.04

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 99 BC - 87 BC
• Denomination: drachm
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Authority: Ariarathes IX
  • • Dynasty: Ariarathid Dynasty
    • State: Kingdom of Cappadocia

• Geographic

  • Region: Cappadocia

• Obverse

  • Type: Ariarathes IX hd. diad. r.

• Reverse

  • Type: Athena stg. l. holding spear, shield and Nike
  • Deity: Athena
  • Deity: Nike

Findspot Description

Findspot

• Findspot: Kayseri environs, ca. 1955 (IGCH 1416) (?)

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1956.94.13
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

• See Thompson, New Style p. 510 and IGCH 1416

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States