ROMAN IMPERATORIAL. Mark Antony, and Cleopatra. AR denarius. 3.61 gm. 18 mm. Alexandria mint. Autumn 34 B.C. Bare head of Mark Antony right; Armenian tiara to left; ANTONI ARMENIA DEVICTA / Diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra right; [prow right at point of bust]; [CLEOPATRAE REGINAE] REGVM FILIORVM REGVM. CRI 345. Crawford 543/1. Sydenham 1210. RSC 1. Very Fine; bold and pleasing portraits; lightly toned; a few banker's marks. Very rare. A solid example of this rare and desirable type.

Cleopatra VII, queen of Egypt, was a woman of great intellect. In allying herself with Antony the Roman warlord, she was trying to preserve her country's independence from Rome. Ultimately though they are remembered as two of history's greatest lovers. This particular denarius celebrates Antony's successful campaign in Armenia.