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Æ28–29 - Kleopatra VII Cyprus 47 BC
47 BC year| Bronze | 14.77 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Cleopatra VII Philopator (51 BC - 30 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 47 BC |
| Value | Octochalkon (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm (204 – 30 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.77 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#378166 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two cornucopias bound with fillet; ΚΥΠΡ monogram in right field.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΚΛΕΟΠΑΤΡΑΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ
ΚΥΠΡ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Cleopatra VII, who was the last pharaoh of Ancient Egypt and the only woman to have ever ruled Egypt in her own right. She was known for her political and romantic alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and her attempts to defend Egypt against the expanding Roman Empire. The coin was minted during her reign, which makes it a rare and valuable piece of history.
