CAPPADOCIA. Ariarathes V Eusebes Philopator, ca. 163-130 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (15.96 gms), Eusebia-Mazaka Mint, dated RY 30 (133/2 B.C.). NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Fine Style, Brushed.HGC-7, 810; Simonetta-4; SNG von Aulock-6263. Obverse: Diademed head right; Reverse: Athena standing left, holding Nike and resting hand upon shield; monograms to inner and outer left; Λ (date) in exergue. A decidedly RARE denomination for this Cappadocian ruler. Some pitting and marks, but otherwise exceedingly presentable with a bold portrait appearing on the extremely broad and round flan.
