KINGS OF SOPHENE. Arsames I, circa 255-225 BC. Tetrachalkon (Bronze, 18 mm, 3.21 g, 12 h), first series. Diademed and draped bust of Arsames I to right, wearing bashlyk with beaded edges. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΣΑΜΟΥ Arsames on horseback to right holding spear against two attacking soldiers; beneath his horse, fallen enemy soldier . ACV 3. CAA 2. Kovacs 1. Struck on a broad flan. Nearly very fine.

From the collection of Yerets’ Kariatin, Switzerland.