14C128
CLEOPATRA VII AND MARK ANTONY
AR Denarius (3.33gm) Alexandria, autumn 34 B.C.

Diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra right / Head of Antony right, Armenian tiara behind. Cr. 543/1.

Extremely Rare in high grades.

Cleopatra's unusual title-Queen of Kings and of Sons who are Kings - reflects the Donations of Alexandria following Antony's Armenian triumph in autumn of 34 B.C., in which Antony bestowed various Roman territories on Cleopatra and her children.

Clear and well struck portraits of Antony and Cleopatra.

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