KINGS OF SOPHENE. Arsames I, circa 255-225 BC. Chalkous (Bronze, 13.5 mm, 2.20 g, 7 h), third series. Diademed and draped bust of Arsames to left, wearing cylindrical tiara decorated with jewels. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΣΑΜΟΥ Horse head to right. ACV -. CAA -. Kovacs 10 ( these dies ). Extremely rare coin, unpublished before 2016. Glossy brown surfaces. Good very fine.

From the collection of Yerets’ Kariatin, Switzerland.