Egypt, Kingdom of, Cleopatra VII, (51-30 B.C.), copper eighty drachms, (19.49 g), Alexandria mint, obv. diademed bust of Cleopatra VII to right, rev. eagle to left with closed wings, standing on a thunderbolt, to left cornucopiae, around traces of KLEOPATRAS BASILISSHS , to right P = 80, (S.7955, SNG Cop. 419-421, Sv.1871). Evenly worn as usual, earthen green and brown patina, shallow pit and scratches on cheek. otherwise fine/very fine and rare.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, from CNG eSale 249, February 4, 2011 (lot 219). One of the most famous personalities of history.