Ancients
Cleopatra VII of Egypt and Marc Antony, rulers of the East (37-31 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.58 gm, 12h). NGC (photo certificate) Fine 4/5 - 2/5, porosity. Alexandria, 34 BC. CLEOPATRAE REGINAE REGVM FILIORVM REGVM, diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra right, stem of galley prow before / ANTONI ARMENIA DEVICTA, bare head of Marc Antony right, Armenian tiara behind. Crawford 543/1. CRI 345. RSC 1. Light pitting, showing crystallized interior, but nicely toned and possessing two strong portraits.
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD