Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. > Buy or Bid Sale 230Auction date: 28 January 2025
Lot number: 519

Price realized: Unsold
Lot description:


Ptolemaic, Cleopatra VII. AE 27; Ptolemaic, Cleopatra VII; 51-30 BC, AE 27, 16.17g. SNG Cop-421, Svoronos-1871-2. Obv: Diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra VII r. Rx: Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt between double cornucopia and Π, Greek legend "Of Queen Cleopatra" around.Earlier this year, we came up with a really wonderful portrait of Cleopatra from the Alexandria mint. We purchased and sold a second one of wonderful quality, but not the quality of the first coin. And now, from a collector, we were offered this wonderful coin which has been held in his collection for over 30 years. EF

Estimate: 14000 USD

Match 1:
Eid Mar Auctions GmbH > Auction 4Auction date: 17 September 2024
Lot number: 199

Price realized: 35 EUR   (Approx. 39 USD)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Greek
Egypt, Kleopatra VII Thea Neotera 51-30 BC. Æ Diobol – 80 Drachmai (26mm, 16,00 g.). Alexandreia mint Diademed and draped bust right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopia to left, Π (mark of value) to right. Svoronos 1871; SNG Copenhagen 419–21. Fine with a roughness on the obverse, the portrait, hardly visible (just a silhouette) under some brownish deposits, otherwise, fine. Rare.

Estimate: 25 EUR

Starting price: 20 EUR

Match 2:
Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 149Auction date: 2 December 2024
Lot number: 486

Price realized: 3,500 CHF   (Approx. 3,942 USD / 3,766 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Ptolemy V Epiphanes, 205 – 180
Tetradrachm, Sidon circa 202-200, AR 25 mm, 14.14 g. Diademed and draped bust of Ptolemy V r. Dotted border. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – [ΠTOΛEMAIOY] Eagle, closed wings, standing l. on thunderbolt; between legs, ΣI. SNG Copenhagen –. Mørkholm, Portrait, obverse die A5/–. Svoronos 1294.
Wonderful iridescent tone, struck on a narrow flan, otherwise good extremely fine

On 12 October 199/8 BC, the 11-year-old Ptolemy V assumed divine status in Egypt and assumed the epithet Epiphanes, although he did not formally succeed his father as an independent king without need of regents until 197 BC. This extremely rare tetradrachm belongs to the second group of a special coinage issue struck to celebrate Ptolemy's apotheosis. Whereas regular Ptolemaic tetradrachms normally depicted the frozen portrait of the dynastic founder, Ptolemy I Soter, on the obverse and the eagle of Zeus on the reverse, here we are treated to a full portrait of the young Ptolemy V Epiphanes while the reverse features a winged thunderbolt flanked by stars. Like the eagle, the thunderbolt here refers to Zeus, the head of the Greek pantheon and the special protector of the Ptolemaic dynasty. The stars have been variously understood to represent his sons the Dioscuri, who were closely associated with stars, or to advertise Ptolemy's new godhead. The Dioscuri, who were known for their role as protectors in battle, may have been particularly appropriate since at the same time that Ptolemy V was becoming a young god, his much older and experienced Seleucid rival, Antiochus III, was undertaking the Fifth Syrian War (202-196 BC) and seizing all of the Ptolemaic possessions in Phoenicia and Coele Syria. If the Ptolemaic kingdom had ever needed the intervention of the Dioscuri on its side, it was definitely now. Indeed, the decision to make Ptolemy V a god at this particular point may have been no accident as a new divine ruler might help to embolden the Ptolemaic forces trying to hold out against Antiochus III.

Estimate: 1250 CHF

Match 3:
Tauler & Fau > Auction 152Auction date: 17 December 2024
Lot number: 50

Price realized: 550 EUR   (Approx. 577 USD)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt. Kleopatra VII Thea Neotera. Diobol - 80 Drachmai. 51-30 BC. Alexandria. (Svoronos-1871). (Sng Cop-419/21). (Tesorillo-Egipto 12, Plate Coin). Anv.: Diademed and draped bust to right. Rev.: (KΛEOΠA)TPAΣ BAΣIΛIΣΣHΣ, eagle standing to left on thunderbolt; cornucopiae to left, Π (mark of value) to right. Ae. 15,91 g. Very rare. Ex Vico 117 (05/06/2008), lot 154. Almost VF/F. Est...500,00.

Spanish Description: Egipto Ptolemaico. Cleopatra VII Thea Neotera. Dióbolo - 80 Drachmai. 51-30 a.C. Alejandría. (Svoronos-1871). (Sng Cop-419/21). (Tesorillo-Egipto 12, mismo ejemplar). Anv.: Busto con diadema y drapeado a la derecha. Rev.: (KΛEOΠA)TPAΣ BAΣIΛIΣΣHΣ. Águila en pie a la izquierda sobre un rayo; cornucopia a la izquierda, Π (marca de valor) a la derecha. Ae. 15,91 g. Muy rara. Ex Vico 117 (05/06/2008), lote 154. MBC-/BC. Est...500,00.

Match 4:
Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61443Auction date: 26 November 2024
Lot number: 25061

Price realized: 950 USD   (Approx. 906 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Ancients
PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Cleopatra VII and Marc Antony, as Rulers of the East (37-31 BC). AE (22mm, 8.43 gm, 12h). NGC VF 3/5 - 2/5, smoothing. Coele Syria, Chalcis, 32/1 BC. BACIΛICCHC KLEOΠA-TPA, diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra right / ETOYC KA TOY KAI E ΘEAC NEΩTEPAC, bare head of Antony right. RPC I 4771.

The last Ptolemaic ruler of Egypt, Cleopatra VII was born in 69 BC and succeeded her father Ptolemy XII Auletes in 51 BC. She soon faced a succession crisis: Her weak-willed younger brother and co-ruler, Ptolemy XIII, was dominated by a circle of courtiers who feared Cleopatra's keen intellect and resolute will. Consequently, they ousted and exiled her in 48 BC, shortly before the Roman general Pompey the Great arrived in Alexandria fresh from his defeat by Julius Caesar at the battle of Pharsalus. Ptolemy ordered Pompey's murder, but this only outraged Caesar, who showed up days later and occupied the royal palace. Cleopatra had herself wrapped in a carpet and smuggled into Caesar's presence for a meeting. This display of spunk by the nubile 20-year-old enchanted the dictator. The two likely became lovers that night, and Caesar's bitter Alexandrine War, which ended in the defeat and death of Ptolemy XIII, was fought on her behalf. Caesar tarried a while longer in Egypt while Cleopatra conceived and bore him a son. Caesar returned to Rome in 47 BC and summoned Cleopatra to join him the following year. She was thus in Rome when Caesar was murdered on 15 March 44 BC. Returning to Alexandria, she was summoned to meet the Triumvir Marc Antony at Tarsus in 41 BC. Once again, a powerful Roman general succumbed to Cleopatra's charms, and within a year she had borne Antony twins, a boy and a girl. In 37 BC, Cleopatra provided money and supplies in support of Antony's abortive invasion of Parthia and a punitive raid on Armenia the following year. Antony's adoption of "barbaric" Egyptian customs, his increasing dependence on Cleopatra, and his promise to bestow most of Rome's eastern possessions upon her and her children compelled his partner in power, Octavian, to declare war in 32 BC. Antony fought a lethargic campaign and suffered a heavy naval defeat at Actium in September of 31 BC, after which he and Cleopatra fled to Egypt. On Octavian's approach in 30 BC, Antony committed suicide and Cleopatra followed suit days later, utilizing the poisonous bite of the sacred asp.

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Match 5:
NumisCorner > Auction 5Auction date: 5 December 2024
Lot number: 361

Price realized: Unsold
Lot description:


Seleucis and Pieria, Marc Antony and Cleopatra VII, Tetradrachm, ca. 36 BC
Diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra VII right., Bare head of Marc Antony right., Tetradrachm representing the famous couple formed by Cleopatra VII, last queen of Egypt, and Mark Antony, one of the triumvirs, a close associate of Caesar and enemy of Octavian. Our example features a damaged, grainy flan, fissured on the obverse and covered with marks on both sides.

The estimated minting date of our coin, 36 BC, is not anodyne: this is the year in which Mark Antony allied himself with Egypt to fight the Parthians. Despite the disaster this campaign represented, it solidified Mark Antony's power in the East and his bond with Cleopatra. At odds with Octavian, the deterioration in their relationship was further marked by the fact that Mark Antony, married to Octavia, sister of the future Augustus, abandoned her to join Egypt. Moreover, the issue of coins bearing the names and/or portraits of the two lovers - such as our tetradrachm - was a further affront to Octavian, who wanted to avenge his sister. From 32 BC onwards, war was declared on Cleopatra, whom Octavian judged to be an enemy of Rome and responsible for Marc Antony's behavior. The Battle of Actium in 31 BC was the final blow for the two lovers. Taking refuge in Egypt, Marc Antony finally committed suicide the following year, closely followed by Cleopatra.

Our copy, although very worn, still shows Cleopatra's bust on the obverse, whose facial features are strongly reminiscent of those of Marc Antony. This choice testifies to the alliance between the two. While Cleopatra shows the need for Marc Antony's support by taking on his physical features, the reverse is also true: she is represented on the obverse, as the issuer and therefore in possession of power., BACIΛICCA KΛ[ЄOΠATPA Θ]ЄA NЄѠTЄPA, ANTѠNIOC AVTOKPATѠP TPITON TP[IѠN ANΔPѠN]

DENOMINATION:Tetradrachm
YEAR:ca. 36 BC
COIN CONDITION:VF(20-25)
MINT NAME:Antioch
COMPOSITION:Silver
DIAMETER:26.5
FLAN:flan split
OTHER ANCIENT AREA:Seleucis and Pieria
EMPIRE, KINGDOM, OR CIVILIZATION:Ancient Rome, Roman Republic (509 – 27 BC)
WEIGHT (G):14.31

Séleucie et Piérie, Marc Antoine et Cléopâtre VII, Tétradrachme, ca. 36 BC
Buste diadémé et drapé de Cléopâtre VII à droite., Tête nue de Marc Antoine à droite., Tétradrachme représentant le célèbre couple formé par Cléopâtre VII, dernière reine d'Égypte, et Marc-Antoine, l'un des triumvirs, grand proche de César et ennemi d'Octave. Notre exemplaire présente un flan abimé et d'aspect granuleux, fissuré au droit et recouvert de marques sur ses deux faces.

La date d'estimation de frappe de notre monnaie, 36 av. J.-C., n'est pas anodine : il s'agit de l'année où Marc Antoine s'allie avec l'Égypte pour lutter contre les Parthes. Malgré la catastrophe que représente cette campagne, elle solidifie la puissance de Marc Antoine en Orient et son lien avec Cléopâtre. En froid avec Octave, la dégradation de leur relation est d'autant plus marquée par le fait que Marc Antoine, marié à Octavie, sœur du futur Auguste, l'abandonne pour rejoindre l'Égypte. Par ailleurs, l'émission de monnaies avec le nom et/ou le portrait des deux amants - comme notre tétradrachme - est un affront supplémentaire pour Octave qui veut venger sa sœur. A partir de 32 av. J.-C., la guerre est déclarée à Cléopâtre, qu'il juge ennemie de Rome et responsable du comportement de Marc Antoine. La Bataille d'Actium en 31 av. J.-C. est le coup de grâce pour les deux amants. Réfugiés en Égypte, Marc Antoine finit par se suicider l'année suivante, suivi de près par Cléopâtre.

Notre exemplaire, bien que très usé, laisse encore apparaitre au droit le buste de Cléopâtre, dont les traits de visage rappellent fortement ceux de Marc Antoine. Ce choix témoigne de l'alliance entre les deux. Si Cléopâtre montre la nécessité du soutien de Marc Antoine en prenant ses traits physiques, l'inverse est également vrai : elle est représentée au droit, en tant qu'émettrice et donc en possession du pouvoir., BACIΛICCA KΛ[ЄOΠATPA Θ]ЄA NЄѠTЄPA, ANTѠNIOC AVTOKPATѠP TPITON TP[IѠN ANΔPѠN]

VALEUR FACIALE:Tétradrachme
ANNÉE:ca. 36 BC
QUALITÉ DE LA MONNAIE:TB
ATELIER:Antioche
MÉTAL:Argent
DIAMÈTRE:26.5
FLAN:flan éclaté
AUTRE RÉGION ANTIQUE:Séleucie et Piérie
EMPIRE, ROYAUME OU CIVILISATION:Rome antique, république romaine (509 - 27 av. J.-C)
POIDS (GR):14.31

Starting price: 4500 EUR