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He who on the tetradrachms appears to be smiling with a delicate beautiful face is Orophernes. These words begin a poem by the modern Alexandrian poet Konstantinos Petrou Kavafis [ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΣ ΠΕΤΡΟΥ ΚΑΒΑΦΗΣ - 1866/1933] which is testament to the superlative artistry of this rare gem of numismatic Hellenistic portraiture.
The enigmatic Orophernes was one of two illegitimate sons of Antiochis and Ariarathes IV Eusebes, whom ancient accounts report were unable to conceive a child naturally. In an effort to secure their dynasty, Antiochis presented him with baby boys and claimed they were his legitimate children. However, when she later gave birth to the future...
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The enigmatic Orophernes was one of two illegitimate sons of Antiochis and Ariarathes IV Eusebes, whom ancient accounts report were unable to conceive a child naturally. In an effort to secure their dynasty, Antiochis presented him with baby boys and claimed they were his legitimate children. However, when she later gave birth to the future...
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Greek Kings Of Cappadocia Orophernes
He who on the tetradrachms appears to be smiling with a delicate beautiful face is Orophernes. These words begin a poem by the modern Alexandrian poet Konstantinos Petrou Kavafis [ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΣ ΠΕΤΡΟΥ ΚΑΒΑΦΗΣ - 1866/1933] which is testament to the superlative artistry of this rare gem of...