Ancient Greek Silver Coin of King Ariarathes IV (Cappadocian Kingdom of Asia Minor)

Ariarathes IV Cappadocia Silver Drachm (188/87 BC) — Year 33 Reign

Silver drachm (4.18g) from King Ariarathes IV "Eusebes" (Pious) — Year 33 (58-year reign). Cappadocia balancing Seleucid + Rome diplomacy.

Hellenized Kingdom Design

• Obverse: Diademed head right — King Ariarathes IV portrait

• Reverse: Athena standing left — spear, shield, Nike; monograms + BAEIAEQE APIAPAOOY EYEEBOYE + RA

Technical Specifications

• Weight: 4.18 grams

• Date: 188/87 BC (Year 33 reign)

• References: Simonetta-27

• Region: Cappadocia (central Turkey)

Rome-Seleucid Diplomacy

• 58-year stability reign

• Friendly Rome relations + Hellenization program

• Athena + "Pious" = Greek cultural + religious propaganda

• Precise dating evidence coin

Collector Essential

Dated Hellenistic drachm from Cappadocia's golden diplomatic era. Perfect Ariarathes IV type.

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