Very rare large coin of Cleopatra VII.
€980
available
Object number
AR3169M08
| Ruler: |
Cleopatra VII. Philopator (greek: Κλεοπάτρα Θεά Φιλοπάτωρ)
Last queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt
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| Life: |
69 - 30 B.C.
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| Value: |
AE 80 Drachmae = Diobol.
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| Material: |
Bronze
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| Details: |
Diameter: 27 mm, weight: 17.38 g. Alexandria, 51 - 30 B.C. |
| Obverse: |
Diademed bust of Cleopatra VII. to the right
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| Reverse: |
Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, cornucopiae to left, mark of value "P" to right.
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| Condition |
Almost very fine, better than suggested by the photograph.
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| References: |
Svoronos 1871; Weiser 183; SNG Cop 419-421; Staffieri, "Alexandria In Nummis" 1; Sear 7955; BMC 6.123.4
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| Provenance: |
Acquired 2021 in a German numismatic auction house.
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| Authenticity: |
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