CAPPADOCIA. Kingdom of Cappadocia. Ariarathes VII Philometor, ca. 107/6-101/0 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.43 gms), Mint A (Eusebia-Mazaka), ca. 107/6-104/3 B.C. NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.SC-2148; HGC-7, 829; HGC-9, 1069. In the name and types of Antiochos VII of Syria. Obverse: Diademed head of Antiochos VII right; Reverse: Athena standing left, holding Nike and spear; to outer left, monogram above A; O to inner left, Λ to inner right; all within laurel wreath. A rather lustrous example, offering steel gray surfaces and some enchanting iridescence. Captivating and highly choice.
