Cappadocian Kingdom. Ariobarzanes II Philopator, 63-52 BC. AR Drachm (3.99g, 15mm). Eusebeia mint. RY 8 (56/5 BC). Simonetta, Coinage, 2

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Cappadocian Kingdom. Ariobarzanes II Philopator, 63-52 BC. AR Drachm (3.99g, 15mm). Eusebeia mint. RY 8 (56/5 BC). Obv.: diademed head of Ariobarzanes II to right. Rev.: [ΒΑΣΙ]ΛΕΩΣ / ΑΡΙΟΒΑΡΖΑΝΟΥ / ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡ[ΟΣ], Athena standing front, head to left, holding Nike in her right hand and shield and spear with her left; in exergue, H. Simonetta, Coinage, 2. Simonetta, Coins, 2a. Off centre, toned VF.