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| Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 196 | Auction date: 1 October 2008 |
| Lot number: 144 | |
| Lot description: Roman Provincial SYRIA, Coele-Syria. Chalcis ad Libanum. Cleopatra VII. 51-30 BC. Æ 17mm (3.46 g, 12h). Dated RY 21 (Egyptian) and 6 (Phoenician) of Cleopatra (32/1 BC). Diademed and draped bust right / Athena advancing left, holding shield and spear. RPC I 4773.5 (this coin); Rouvier 439 (Berytus); Svoronos -; SNG Copenhagen -. VF, green patina under thick earthen deposits. From the J.S. Wagner Collection. All of Cleopatra’s coinage from Chalcis is dated by her Egyptian and Phoenician regnal years (corresponding to 32/1 BC). While the larger denominations featured the portrait of Antony, smaller denominations, such as this and the previous lot, were issued with Cleopatra’s portrait alone. Estimate: $300 |  |
