| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 150 | Auction date: 2 December 2024 |
| Lot number: 766 Price realized: 5,500 CHF (Approx. 6,195 USD / 5,918 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Cleopatra with Marcus Antonius. Denarius, mint moving with M. Antonius 32, AR 17 mm, 3.21 g. CLEOPATRAE ·REGINAE·REGVM·FILIORVM·REGVM Draped and diademed bust of Cleopatra r. Rev. ANTONI· ARMENIA·DEVICTA Head of M. Antonius r.; behind, Armenian tiara. Babelon Antonia 95. C 1. Sydenham 1210. Sear Imperators 345. RBW 1832. Crawford 543/1. Rare. Two attractive portrait of fine style and a lovely old cabinet tone. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise good very fine Ex Baldwin's 42, 2005, C. Boyd, 129 and Heritage 3054, 2017, 30203 sales. Privately purchased from Spink in December 1894. From the Peter Bowe collection. As the struggle between Marcus Antonius and Octavian dragged on in the 30s B.C., the geographical and political lines became ever more defined. Antony had become entrenched in the Eastern Mediterranean, and in doing so had allied himself with Cleopatra VII, queen of Egypt, whose original supporter in Rome, Julius Caesar, had been murdered years before. She had his son, Caesarion, at her side, but she needed an ally like Antonius if she hoped to preserve Egypt from the ever-widening grasp of Rome. Importantly, Antonius was easier to manipulate than Octavian, who had no sympathy for Cleopatra's motives. Although this woman of blinding intellect may have found her marriage to Antonius a degrading experience, personally, she was crafty enough to realise it was her only chance at survival. Hence, she was probably eager to issue dual-portrait coins, such as the denarius offered here. Little more indication is necessary to recognise that Cleopatra had effectively dominated her husband, the Roman warlord Antonius. Graded Ch VF strike: 4/5, surface 4/5, NGC certification number 4278412-001. Estimate: 3000 CHF |  |
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| Numismatica Ars Classica > Autumn Sale 2024 | Auction date: 30 September 2024 |
| Lot number: 779 Price realized: 2,750 CHF (Approx. 3,259 USD / 2,921 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Cleopatra with Marcus Antonius. Denarius, mint moving with M. Antonius 32, AR 19 mm, 3.58 g. CLEOPATRAE – REGINAE·REGVM·FILIORVM·REGVM Draped and diademed bust of Cleopatra r. Rev. ANTONI· ARMENIA·DEVICTA Head of M. Antonius r.; behind, Armenian tiara. Babelon Antonia 95. C 1. Sydenham 1210. Sear Imperators 345. RBW 1832. Crawford 543/1. Rare. Old cabinet tone, surface somewhat porous, otherwise good very fine Ex Hess sale 247, 1978, 273. From the collection of a Mentor. Estimate: 1000 CHF |  |
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| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 150 | Auction date: 2 December 2024 |
| Lot number: 766 Price realized: 5,500 CHF (Approx. 6,195 USD / 5,918 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Cleopatra with Marcus Antonius. Denarius, mint moving with M. Antonius 32, AR 17 mm, 3.21 g. CLEOPATRAE ·REGINAE·REGVM·FILIORVM·REGVM Draped and diademed bust of Cleopatra r. Rev. ANTONI· ARMENIA·DEVICTA Head of M. Antonius r.; behind, Armenian tiara. Babelon Antonia 95. C 1. Sydenham 1210. Sear Imperators 345. RBW 1832. Crawford 543/1. Rare. Two attractive portrait of fine style and a lovely old cabinet tone. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise good very fine Ex Baldwin's 42, 2005, C. Boyd, 129 and Heritage 3054, 2017, 30203 sales. Privately purchased from Spink in December 1894. From the Peter Bowe collection. As the struggle between Marcus Antonius and Octavian dragged on in the 30s B.C., the geographical and political lines became ever more defined. Antony had become entrenched in the Eastern Mediterranean, and in doing so had allied himself with Cleopatra VII, queen of Egypt, whose original supporter in Rome, Julius Caesar, had been murdered years before. She had his son, Caesarion, at her side, but she needed an ally like Antonius if she hoped to preserve Egypt from the ever-widening grasp of Rome. Importantly, Antonius was easier to manipulate than Octavian, who had no sympathy for Cleopatra's motives. Although this woman of blinding intellect may have found her marriage to Antonius a degrading experience, personally, she was crafty enough to realise it was her only chance at survival. Hence, she was probably eager to issue dual-portrait coins, such as the denarius offered here. Little more indication is necessary to recognise that Cleopatra had effectively dominated her husband, the Roman warlord Antonius. Graded Ch VF strike: 4/5, surface 4/5, NGC certification number 4278412-001. Estimate: 3000 CHF | |
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| Numismatica Ars Classica > Autumn Sale 2024 | Auction date: 30 September 2024 |
| Lot number: 776 Price realized: 950 CHF (Approx. 1,126 USD / 1,009 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: C. Caesar Octavianus and Marcus Antonius. Denarius, mint moving with M. Antonius 39, AR 22 mm, 3.53 g. M·ANTON·IMP·AVG·III·VIR·R·P·C AVG Head of M. Antonius r. Rev. CAESAR·IMP·III·VIR·R·P·C Head of Octavianus r., slightly bearded. Babelon Antonia 40. C 2. Sydenham 1194. Sear Imperators 261a. RBW –. Crawford 528/3. Rare. Lovely old cabinet tone, struck on a large flan, minor areas on weakness on reverse, otherwise about extremely fine / good very fine From the collection of a Mentor. Estimate: 300 CHF |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 243 | Silver | Auction date: 24 November 2024 |
| Lot number: 224 Price realized: 755 EUR (Approx. 794 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Mark Antony with Cleopatra VII of Egypt 51-30 BC. Alexandria Denarius AR 15 mm, 3,59 g CLEOPATRAE REGINAE•REGVM•FILIORVM•REGVM, diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra to right; below, prow to right / ANTONI•ARMENIA•DEVICTA, bare head of Mark Antony to right; behind, Armenian tiara. Nearly Very Fine Crawford 543/1; CRI 345; RBW 1832; Sydenham 1210. Cleopatra VII Philopator, born in 69 BC, was the final ruler of the Ptolemaic Empire, governing Egypt from 51 BCE until her demise in 30 BC. Descending from Ptolemy XII Auletes, she strategically formed alliances, notably becoming the ally and lover of Julius Caesar in 48 BC until his assassination in 44 BC. In the ensuing Roman power struggle, Cleopatra aligned with Mark Antony, summoned to Tarsus in 41 BC. Their meeting, marked by Cleopatra's spectacular entrance, initiated a political and romantic alliance. In Alexandria, they formed a society dedicated to the god Dionysus and had twins in 40 BC. Political complexities arose as Antony returned to Rome and married Octavia, leading to strained relations with Cleopatra. In 34 BC, despite military setbacks, they celebrated a provocative mock Roman Triumph in Alexandria, distributing lands in the controversial 'Donations of Alexandria.' This heightened tensions, and in 32 BC, Octavian declared war against Cleopatra, alleging Antony's betrayal. The Battle of Actium in 31 BC concluded with Cleopatra and Antony's defeat. Facing capture, they died in a tragic end in 30 BC, marking the end of the Ptolemaic rule and the annexation of Egypt as a Roman province. The 'Donations of Alexandria' played a pivotal role in Cleopatra's downfall, contributing to her lasting legacy as a symbol of ancient Egyptian allure and tragedy. Starting price: 500 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 247 | Silver | Auction date: 15 December 2024 |
| Lot number: 176 Price realized: 900 EUR (Approx. 943 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Mark Antony with Cleopatra VII of Egypt 51-30 BC. Alexandria Denarius AR 18 mm, 2,73 g CLEOPATRAE REGINAE•REGVM•FILIORVM•REGVM, diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra to right; below, prow to right / ANTONI•ARMENIA•DEVICTA, bare head of Mark Antony to right; behind, Armenian tiara. Nearly Very Fine Crawford 543/1; CRI 345; RBW 1832; Sydenham 1210. Cleopatra VII Philopator, born in 69 BC, was the final ruler of the Ptolemaic Empire, governing Egypt from 51 BCE until her demise in 30 BC. Descending from Ptolemy XII Auletes, she strategically formed alliances, notably becoming the ally and lover of Julius Caesar in 48 BC until his assassination in 44 BC. In the ensuing Roman power struggle, Cleopatra aligned with Mark Antony, summoned to Tarsus in 41 BC. Their meeting, marked by Cleopatra's spectacular entrance, initiated a political and romantic alliance. In Alexandria, they formed a society dedicated to the god Dionysus and had twins in 40 BC. Political complexities arose as Antony returned to Rome and married Octavia, leading to strained relations with Cleopatra. In 34 BC, despite military setbacks, they celebrated a provocative mock Roman Triumph in Alexandria, distributing lands in the controversial 'Donations of Alexandria.' This heightened tensions, and in 32 BC, Octavian declared war against Cleopatra, alleging Antony's betrayal. The Battle of Actium in 31 BC concluded with Cleopatra and Antony's defeat. Facing capture, they died in a tragic end in 30 BC, marking the end of the Ptolemaic rule and the annexation of Egypt as a Roman province. The 'Donations of Alexandria' played a pivotal role in Cleopatra's downfall, contributing to her lasting legacy as a symbol of ancient Egyptian allure and tragedy. Starting price: 500 EUR |  |
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| Numismatica Ars Classica > Autumn Sale 2024 | Auction date: 30 September 2024 |
| Lot number: 785 Price realized: 160 CHF (Approx. 190 USD / 170 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Marcus Antonius. Denarius, mint moving with M. Antonius 32-31, AR 17 mm, 3.94 g. ANT AVG – III·VIR·R·P·C Galley r., with sceptre tied with fillet on prow. Rev. LEG – XIII Aquila between two standards. Babelon Antonia 121. C 42. Sydenham 1232a. Sear Imperators 367. RBW 1844. Crawford 544/27. Light tone, banker's mark and areas of weakness, otherwise very fine From the collection of a Mentor. Estimate: 100 CHF |  |
