© Bibliothèque nationale de France
© Bibliothèque nationale de France
Octochalkon - Kleopatra VII 51 BC - 30 BC
| Bronze | 18.92 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Cleopatra VII Philopator (51 BC - 30 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 51 BC - 30 BC |
| Value | Octochalkon (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm (204 – 30 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18.92 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#53966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Eagle, with closed wings, standing on thunderbolt to left. To left, cornucopiae and to right, Π
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ ΚΛΕΟΠΑΤΡΑΣ
Π
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Octochalkon - Kleopatra VII coin is that it features an image of Cleopatra VII, the last pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, on one side, and an image of a lion on the other. This coin was minted during her reign, which was a time of great political and cultural significance for the Ptolemaic Kingdom.
