| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 225 | Silver | Auction date: 28 July 2024 |
| Lot number: 200 Price realized: 320 EUR (Approx. 347 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Seleucis and Pieria. Coele-Syria. Chalkis ad Libanon. Cleopatra VII Thea Neotera 51-30 BC. Bronze Æ 18 mm, 2,86 g BACIΛICCHC KΛEOΠATΡAC, diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra VII to right / ETOVC KA TOV KAI Ϛ ΘEAC NEWTEPAC, Nike advancing right, holding palm and wreath; all within wreath. Nearly Very Fine RPC I 4772; Svoronos 1888. Cleopatra VII Thea Neotera, commonly known as Cleopatra VII, was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, who reigned from 51 to 30 BC. She was a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty, which was of Macedonian Greek origin and ruled Egypt after the death of Alexander the Great. Cleopatra was born in 69 BC in Alexandria, Egypt, and ascended to the throne at the age of 18 alongside her younger brother, Ptolemy XIII. Their joint rule quickly turned into a struggle for power, leading to Cleopatra being exiled from Egypt by her brother's advisors. In 48 BC, she returned with the help of Julius Caesar, the Roman general, and entered into a romantic and political alliance with him. This alliance allowed Cleopatra to regain the throne and solidify her position as the pharaoh of Egypt. During her time as queen, Cleopatra became known for her intelligence, political acumen, and charm. She actively promoted Egyptian independence and sought to restore the glory of the Ptolemaic Kingdom. Her relationship with Julius Caesar resulted in the birth of a son, Caesarion, whom she claimed was Caesar's heir. After Caesar's assassination in 44 BC, Cleopatra aligned herself with Caesar's ally and co-consul, Mark Antony. Their relationship was both political and romantic, and together they formed a powerful union known as the Donations of Alexandria, where Cleopatra and Antony celebrated their union and bestowed territories on their children. This alliance, however, was challenged by Octavian (later Augustus), Caesar's adopted son and heir, who defeated Cleopatra and Antony's forces at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC. Following their defeat, Cleopatra and Antony retreated to Alexandria, where they eventually took their own lives in 30 BC rather than face capture by Octavian. Cleopatra's death marked the end of the Ptolemaic Kingdom and the beginning of Egypt's incorporation into the Roman Empire. Cleopatra VII is remembered not only for her political prowess and alliances but also for her cultural impact. She is often depicted in history and popular culture as a symbol of beauty, intelligence, and ambition, and her life and relationships continue to captivate imaginations centuries later. Starting price: 150 EUR |  |
Match 1:
| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 220 | Silver | Auction date: 30 June 2024 |
| Lot number: 152 Price realized: 420 EUR (Approx. 450 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Seleucis and Pieria. Coele-Syria. Chalkis ad Libanon. Cleopatra VII Thea Neotera 51-30 BC. Bronze Æ 18 mm, 4,35 g BACIΛICCHC KΛEOΠATΡAC, diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra VII to right / ETOVC KA TOV KAI Ϛ ΘEAC NEWTEPAC, Nike advancing right, holding palm and wreath; all within wreath. Very Fine RPC I 4772; Svoronos 1888. Cleopatra VII Thea Neotera, commonly known as Cleopatra VII, was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, who reigned from 51 to 30 BC. She was a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty, which was of Macedonian Greek origin and ruled Egypt after the death of Alexander the Great. Cleopatra was born in 69 BC in Alexandria, Egypt, and ascended to the throne at the age of 18 alongside her younger brother, Ptolemy XIII. Their joint rule quickly turned into a struggle for power, leading to Cleopatra being exiled from Egypt by her brother's advisors. In 48 BC, she returned with the help of Julius Caesar, the Roman general, and entered into a romantic and political alliance with him. This alliance allowed Cleopatra to regain the throne and solidify her position as the pharaoh of Egypt. During her time as queen, Cleopatra became known for her intelligence, political acumen, and charm. She actively promoted Egyptian independence and sought to restore the glory of the Ptolemaic Kingdom. Her relationship with Julius Caesar resulted in the birth of a son, Caesarion, whom she claimed was Caesar's heir. After Caesar's assassination in 44 BC, Cleopatra aligned herself with Caesar's ally and co-consul, Mark Antony. Their relationship was both political and romantic, and together they formed a powerful union known as the Donations of Alexandria, where Cleopatra and Antony celebrated their union and bestowed territories on their children. This alliance, however, was challenged by Octavian (later Augustus), Caesar's adopted son and heir, who defeated Cleopatra and Antony's forces at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC. Following their defeat, Cleopatra and Antony retreated to Alexandria, where they eventually took their own lives in 30 BC rather than face capture by Octavian. Cleopatra's death marked the end of the Ptolemaic Kingdom and the beginning of Egypt's incorporation into the Roman Empire. Cleopatra VII is remembered not only for her political prowess and alliances but also for her cultural impact. She is often depicted in history and popular culture as a symbol of beauty, intelligence, and ambition, and her life and relationships continue to captivate imaginations centuries later. Starting price: 150 EUR |  |
Match 2:
| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 225 | Silver | Auction date: 28 July 2024 |
| Lot number: 153 Price realized: 700 EUR (Approx. 760 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Alexandreia. Cleopatra VII Thea Neotera 51-30 BC. Drachm Æ 26 mm, 16,52 g Diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra VII to right / BACIΛICCHC KΛEOΠATΡAC Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; to left, cornucopia; to right, Π. Nearly Very Fine SNG Copenhagen 419-21; Svoronos 1871. Starting price: 500 EUR |  |
Match 3:
| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 225 | Silver | Auction date: 28 July 2024 |
| Lot number: 154 Price realized: 550 EUR (Approx. 597 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Alexandreia. Cleopatra VII Thea Neotera 51-30 BC. Drachm Æ 26 mm, 17,43 g Diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra VII to right / BACIΛICCHC KΛEOΠATΡAC, eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; to left, cornucopia; to right, Π. Very Fine SNG Copenhagen 419-21; Svoronos 1871. Starting price: 500 EUR |  |
Match 4:
| Nomos AG > obolos 33 | Auction date: 8 September 2024 |
| Lot number: 733 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot  | |
| Lot description: PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Kleopatra VII Thea Neotera, 51-30 BC. (Bronze, 19 mm, 8.24 g, 12 h), Orthoseia, Dated Phoenician RY 2 = 36-35 BC. Diademed and draped bust of Kleopatra to right; uncertain countermark. Rev. OPΘΩCIEΩN, LB Ba'al of Orthoseia driving biga drawn by griffins to right. DCA 600. HGC 10, 210. RPC I, 4501. Marks, Tyche(?) countermark on obverse, otherwise, nearly fine. The exact location of Orthoseia is uncertain. It was probably located near the Nahr al-Bared river in today's Lebanon. The city is mentioned for the first time in Maccabees as a Phœnician port and Pliny places it between Tripoli, on the south, and the River Eleutherus, on the north. None of the other coins of this type depicted on RPC online feature a countermark. Starting price: 75 CHF |  |
Match 5:
| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 30 | Auction date: 13 July 2024 |
| Lot number: 1134 Price realized: 220 CHF (Approx. 246 USD / 226 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Cleopatra VII Thea Neotera, 51-30 BC. 80 Drachmai or Diobol (Bronze, 27 mm, 19.11 g, 12 h), Alexandria. Diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra VII to right. Rev. [BACIΛICCHC] KΛEOΠATΡAC Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; to left, cornucopiae; to right, value mark Π (= 80). Noeske 380-2. SNG Copenhagen 419-21. Svoronos 1871. Rough surfaces, otherwise, fine. From a Canadian collection. Starting price: 25 CHF |  |
