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12972 Click to enlarge photo | Cleopatra VII with Mark Antony. BC 36-30. Bronze (8.36g) years ?? (21) and (6) = 32/1. Syria, Coele-Syria. Chalkis ad Libanon. Draped bust of Cleopatra to right, wearing stephane. Rev. Bare head of Antony to right.gVF. A very attractive example, with a fine green patina and a splendid bust of Cleopatra, all on a broad flan. Rev struck slightly off-centre and with some striking flatness as the usual of this very difficult type.Rouvier 440 (Berytus). RPC 47711. SNG Munich 1006. SNG Copenhagen 382. Svoronos 1887. At the famous "donations of Alexandria" in 36 BC, among the many "gifts" illegally bestowed by Antony on Cleopatra was sovereignty over the lands of Coele Syria, now the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon, with its profitable trade in cedar wood and exotic spices. This bronze coin of a city under Cleopatra's control, Chalkis in Coel-Syria, is dated to the sixth year of her sovereignty in the region (32/1 BC). While it hugely increased her wealth and prestige, it also put Cleopatra in emnity with Herod the Great of Judaea, who coveted the same luxury markets. Originally a supporter of Antony, Herod eventually "jumped ship" to join Octavian when civil war broke out in 32 BC. (P) | SOLD at A$2000 | ||
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