17-03-2021

Cleopatra Coin

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Current Offerings -- Egyptian Coins

Ancient - GREEK COINS AR Tetradrachm 125–121 BC, CLEOPATRA & ANTIOCHOS VIII 125–121 BC, SELEUKID KINGDOM Ake-Ptolemais. Conjoined veiled and diademed head of Cleopatra and diademed head of Antiochos right within fillet border. Cleopatra on a coin of 40 drachms from 51–30 BC, minted at Alexandria; on the obverse is a portrait of Cleopatra wearing a diadem, and on the reverse an inscription reading 'ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ ΚΛΕΟΠΑΤΡΑΣ' with an eagle standing on a thunderbolt.

Current Offerings

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#7402: EGYPTIAN COIN - 40 BC,
Cleopatra VII - The 'Queen of the Nile'

Historical Context: This coin was minted by the Ptolemaic Empire in Egypt around 40 BC. The obverse (front) of this coin is CLEOPATRA VII. Cleopatra VII was the famous 'Queen of the Nile' and lover of Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. She bore children for both men. With Marc Antony's help, she organized an army to rise against the Roman Empire (led by Octavian). However, they were unsuccessful and Cleopatra committed suicide by snake bite as the Romans were approaching.
The Ptolemaic empire was founded by Ptolemy I after the death of Alexander the Great. Ptolemy I was a boyhood friend of Alexander and his most trusted general. After Ptolemy successfully completed the Persian war, Alexander granted him the area of Egypt. He founded an empire that lasted almost 300 years. The empire ended with Cleopatra VII, the Queen of the Nile.

Attribution: Egypt, 40 BC
Obverse: Cleopatra VII
Reverse: Eagle Standing, Legend 'K (Λ - Greek 'L') E O (Π - Greek 'P') A T (P - Greek 'R') A', read 'CLEOPATRA'
Diameter: 26 mm (slightly bigger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition: Fine

SOLD $879 plus shipping

#10802: EGYPTIAN SILVER COIN - 42 BC,
Cleopatra VII - The 'Queen of the Nile'

Historical Context: See above

Attribution: Egypt, 42 BC
Obverse: Ptolemy I with Facial Features of Cleopatra VII
Reverse: Eagle Standing,
Diameter: 25 mm (About the diameter os a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition: Fine

SOLD $269 plus shipping

#11103: EGYPTIAN COIN - 190 to 160 BC,
Cleopatra I as Isis!!
NICE SURFACES !! ...........

Historical Context:This coin was minted by the Ptolemaic Empire in Egypt around 190 BC. The obverse (front) of this coin is CLEOPATRA the First as Isis (Cleopatra's face). Isis was an E gyptian deity, the wife of Orisis, the GOD of the DEAD. Cleopatra I was the daughther of Antiochos III of Syria became the wife of Ptolemy V of Egypt. She bore two boys and a girl ( Ptolemy VI, Ptolemy VII, and Cleopatra II). The Ptolemaic empire was founded by Ptolemy I after the death of Alexander the Great. Ptolemy I was a boyhood friend of Alexander and his most trusted general. After Ptolemy successfully completed the Persian war, Alexander granted him the area of Egypt . He founded an empire that lasted almost 300 years. The empire ended with Cleopatra VII, the Queen of the Nile .

Attribution: Egypt, 190 to 160 BC
Obverse: Cleopatra I as Isis
Reverse: Eagle Standing
Diameter: 28 mm (about the diameter of a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition: Very Fine

SOLD$139 plus shipping

#11879: SILVER TETRADRACHM - 310 BC,
Minted by Ptolemy as Satrap of Egypt

Historical Context: The Ptolemaic empire was founded by Ptolemy I after the death of Alexander the Great. Ptolemy I was a boyhood friend of Alexander and his most trusted general. After Ptolemy successfully completed the Persian war, Alexander granted him the area of Egypt. He founded an empire that lasted almost 300 years. The empire ended with Cleopatra VII, the Queen of the Nile. This coin was minted shortly after Alexander's death and before Ptolemy assumed the reign as King (Pharaoh) of Egypt.

Obv: Alexander the Great in Elephant Skin Cap
Rev: Athena Brandishing Spear and Shield
Diameter:29 mm diameter (almost size of US $.50 and thicker)
Condition: about Very Fine, Excellent Style and toning, flan flaw and banker's mark on obverse, grafetti on rev

BUY NOW $1595 plus shipping

#11722: SILVER Tetradrachm- 320 BC, Minted in Arados by Ptolemy's Egyptian Empire - Alexander the Great in LION SKIN !!

Minted by Ptolemy I as Satrap of Egypt RARE Type!!

Size: about 27 mm (slightly larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Weight: 17.3grams
Condition: Fine plus, nicely toned
BUY NOW$299 plus shipping

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#8776: EGYPTIAN SILVER Tetradrachm - 323 to 282 BC,
Reign of Ptolemy I

Historical Context: This coin was minted by the Ptolemaic Empire during the reign of Ptolemy I (323 to 282 BC). The obverse (front) of this coin is PTOLEMY I. The Ptolemaic empire was founded by Ptolemy I after the death of Alexander the Great. Ptolemy I was a boyhood friend of Alexander and his most trusted general. After Ptolemy successfully completed the Persian war, Alexander granted him the area of Egypt. He founded an empire that lasted almost 300 years. The empire ended with Cleopatra VII, the Queen of the Nile.

Obverse: Ptolemy I
Reverse: Eagle
Size: about 26 mm (little larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition: Fine, Light toning

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#11405: EGYPTIAN SILVER Tetradrachm - 282 to 246 BC, Reign of Ptolemy II

Historical Context: This coin was minted by the Ptolemaic Empire in Egypt around 270 BC, during the reign of Ptolemy II (282 to 246 BC). The obverse (front) of this coin is PTOLEMY I. The Ptolemaic empire was founded by Ptolemy I after the death of Alexander the Great. Ptolemy I was a boyhood friend of Alexander and his most trusted general. After Ptolemy successfully completed the Persian war, Alexander granted him the area of Egypt. He founded an empire that lasted almost 300 years. The empire ended with Cleopatra VII, the Queen of the Nile.

Obverse: Ptolemy I
Reverse: Eagle
Size: about 26 mm (little larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition: Very Fine, Strong strike, Light toning

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#11406: EGYPTIAN SILVER Tetradrachm - 282 to 246 BC, Reign of Ptolemy II

Historical Context: See above 'Historical Context'

Obverse: Ptolemy I
Reverse: Eagle
Size: about 26 mm (little larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition: Fine plus, Strong strike, Great toning

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#10681: EGYPTIAN SILVER Tetradrachm - 282 to 246 BC, Reign of Ptolemy II

Historical Context: See above 'Historical Context'

Obverse: Ptolemy I
Reverse: Eagle
Size: about 28 mm (larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition: Fine plus, Strong strike, Great toning

#10862: EGYPTIAN SILVER Tetradrachm - 282 to 246 BC, Reign of Ptolemy II

Siden Mint !!

Historical Context: See above 'Historical Context'

Obverse: Ptolemy I
Reverse: Eagle
Size: about 26 mm (little larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition: Fine plus, Strong strike, Great toning

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#11121: EGYPTIAN SILVER Tetradrachm - 246 to 222 BC, Reign of Ptolemy III

Historical Context: See above 'Historical Context'

Obverse: Ptolemy I
Reverse: Eagle
Size: about 26 mm (larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition: Strong Strike,

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#10883: EGYPTIAN SILVER Tetradrachm - 107 to 101 BC, Reign of Cleopatra III and Ptolemy X

Historical Context: See above 'Historical Context'

Obverse: Ptolemy I
Reverse: Eagle
Size: about 24 mm (about the size of a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition: Very Fine, Strong Strike

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#7788: EGYPTIAN SILVER Tetradrachm - 116 to 107 BC, Reign of Cleopatra III and Ptolemy IX

Historical Context: See above 'Historical Context'

Obverse: Ptolemy I
Reverse: Eagle
Size: about 26 mm (larger than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition: Strong Strike, Great toning

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#11262: EGYPTIAN SILVER Tetradrachm - 80 to 58 BC, Reign of Ptolemy XII (Father of Cleopatra - Queen of the Nile)

Historical Context: See above 'Historical Context'

Obverse: Ptolemy I
Reverse: Eagle
Size: about 24 mm (almost a size of a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition: Strong Strike, Well toned

#11122: EGYPTIAN SILVER Tetradrachm - 80 to 58 BC, Reign of Ptolemy XII (Father of Cleopatra - Queen of the Nile)

Historical Context: See above 'Historical Context'

Obverse: Ptolemy I
Reverse: Eagle
Size: about 24 mm (almost a size of a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition: Strong Strike, Evenly toned, Slightly Porous

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#9230: EGYPTIAN Bronze – 3rd Cent BC,
ALEXANDER the GREAT in ELEPHANT SKIN

Historical Context: This coin was minted by the Ptolemaic Empire in Egypt in the 3rd century BC. The obverse (front) of this coin is ALEXANDER the GREAT. The Ptolemaic empire was founded by Ptolemy I after the death of Alexander the Great. Ptolemy I was a boyhood friend of Alexander and his most trusted general. After Ptolemy successfully completed the Persian war, Alexander granted him the area of Egypt. Egypt minted coins in Alexander’s honor for many decades after Alexander’s death.

Obverse: Alexander the Great in Elephant Skin Cap
Reverse: Eagle
Size: about 26 mm (sightly larger than a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition: Fine plus, Even Patina

#10030: EGYPTIAN Bronze – 310 BC, ALEXANDER the GREAT in ELEPHANT SKIN

Historical Context: See above Historical Context

Obverse: Alexander the Great in Elephant Skin Cap
Reverse: Eagle
Size: about 25 mm (almost a size of a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition: Very Fine, Even Patina

#11848: EGYPTIAN Bronze – 3rd Century BC, ALEXANDER the GREAT in ELEPHANT SKIN

Historical Context: See above Historical Context

Obverse: Alexander the Great in Elephant Skin Cap
Reverse: Eagle
Size: about 22 mm (almost diameter of a US Quarter and thicker)
Condition: Very Fine, Even Patina

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#9641: EGYPTIAN Bronze COIN - 230 BC,
Reign of Ptolemy III (247 to 222 BC) !!
ZEUS-AMMON (Greek/Egyptian God)

Historical Context: Same as above

Obverse: ZEUS AMMON, a combination of Greek and Egyptian Gods
Reverse: Eagle on Thunderbolt
Size: 33 mm diameter (about the diameter of a US $.50 and 2 times as thick)
Condition: about Very Fine, Med Brown Patina

SOLD$129 plus shipping

#11756: EGYPTIAN Bronze COIN - 230 BC,
Reign of Ptolemy III (247 to 222 BC) !!
ZEUS-AMMON (Greek/Egyptian God)

Historical Context: Same as above

Obverse: ZEUS AMMON, a combination of Greek and Egyptian Gods
Reverse: Eagle on Thunderbolt
Size: 38 mm diameter (about the diameter of a US Silver Dollar nd 2 times as thick)
Weight: 45 grams
Condition: Very Fine, Dark Brown Patina

SOLD$179 plus shipping

#9643: EGYPTIAN Bronze COIN - 230 BC,
Reign of Ptolemy III (247 to 222 BC) !!
ZEUS-AMMON (Greek/Egyptian God)

Historical Context: Same as above

SOLD$159 plus shipping

#9644: EGYPTIAN Bronze COIN - 230 BC,
Reign of Ptolemy III (247 to 222 BC) !!
ZEUS-AMMON (Greek/Egyptian God)

BIG and MEATY Coin

Historical Context: Same as above

Obverse: ZEUS AMMON, a combination of Greek and Egyptian Gods
Reverse: Eagle on Thunderbolt
Size: 38 mm diameter (about the diameter of a US Silver Dollar and 2 times as thick)
Condition: about Very Fine, Dark Brown Patina, Earthen highlights

SOLD$159 plus shipping

#9625: EGYPTIAN Bronze COIN - 160 BC,
Reign of Ptolemy VI !!
ZEUS-AMMON (Greek/Egyptian God)
Dual Eagle indicates Power Sharing of TWO Pharaohs !!

Historical Context: This coin was minted by the Ptolemaic Empire in Egypt around 185 to 140 BC, during the reign of Ptolemy VI. The Ptolemaic empire was founded by Ptolemy I after the death of Alexander the Great. Ptolemy I was a boyhood friend of Alexander and his most trusted general. After Ptolemy successfully completed the Persian war, Alexander granted him the area of Egypt. He founded an empire that lasted almost 300 years. The empire ended with the death of Cleopatra VII, the Queen of the Nile.

PTOLEMY VI (180-145 BC), also known as Philometor, was the elder son of Ptolemy V and Cleopatra I. He was forced to share the throne with his younger bother, Ptolemy VI. The twin eagles symbolize that shared power.

Obverse: ZEUS AMMON, a combination of Greek and Egyptian Gods
Reverse: Two Eagles, represents dual Pharaohs
Size: 27 mm (significantly larger than a US Quarter and twice as thick)
Condition: about Very Fine, Nice Patina and earthen highlights

SOLD$139 plus shipping

#9626: EGYPTIAN Bronze COIN - 160 BC,
Reign of Ptolemy VI !!
ZEUS-AMMON (Greek/Egyptian God)
Dual Eagle indicates Power Sharing of TWO Pharaohs !!

Historical Context: Same as above

SOLD$119 plus shipping

#11499: EGYPTIAN Bronze COIN - 160 BC,
Reign of Ptolemy VI !!
ZEUS-AMMON (Greek/Egyptian God)
Dual Eagle indicates Power Sharing of TWO Pharaohs !!

Historical Context: Same as above

Obverse: ZEUS AMMON, a combination of Greek and Egyptian Gods
Reverse: Two Eagles, represents dual Pharaohs
Size: 30 mm (almost diameter of a US $.50 and twice as thick)
Condition: about Very Fine, Nice Patina

SOLD$139 plus shipping

#10896: EGYPTIAN Bronze COIN - 230 BC,
Reign of Ptolemy III (247 to 222 BC) !!
ZEUS-AMMON (Greek/Egyptian God)

Historical Context: Same as above

Obverse: ZEUS AMMON, a combination of Greek and Egyptian Gods
Reverse: Eagle on Thunderbolt
Size: 37 mm diameter (about the diameter of a US Silver Dollar and 3 times as thick)
Condition: about Very Fine, Dark Brown Patina

SOLD$149 plus shipping

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#10136: EGYPTIAN Bronze COIN - 230 BC,
Reign of Ptolemy III (247 to 222 BC) !!
ZEUS-AMMON (Greek/Egyptian God)

BIG, MEATY, and PRETTY COIN

Historical Context: Same as above

Obverse: ZEUS AMMON, a combination of Greek and Egyptian Gods
Reverse: Eagle on Thunderbolt
Size: 37 mm diameter (about the diameter of a US silver dollar and 3 times as thick)
Weight: 50.2 gr
Condition: about Very Fine, Light Brown Patina

SOLD$199 plus shipping

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#9225: EGYPTIAN Bronze COIN - 230 BC,
Reign of Ptolemy III (247 to 222 BC) !!
ZEUS-AMMON (Greek/Egyptian God)

PRETTY COIN

Historical Context: Same as above

Obverse: ZEUS AMMON, a combination of Greek and Egyptian Gods
Reverse: Eagle on Thunderbolt
Size: 28 mm diameter (about the diameter of a US Quarter and 1.5 times as thick)
Condition: about Very Fine, Dark Brown Patina

SOLD$179 plus shipping

#9640: EGYPTIAN Bronze COIN - 230 BC,
Reign of Ptolemy III (247 to 222 BC) !!
ZEUS-AMMON (Greek/Egyptian God) Sv974

PRETTY COIN

Historical Context: Same as above

Obverse: ZEUS AMMON, a combination of Greek and Egyptian Gods
Reverse: Eagle on Thunderbolt
Size: 37 mm diameter (about the diameter of a US $.50 and 1.5 times as thick)
Condition: Fine, Dark Brown Patina

SOLD$129 plus shipping

#9639: EGYPTIAN Bronze COIN,
Reign of Ptolemy IV (221 to 204 BC) !!
ZEUS-AMMON (Greek/Egyptian God) Sv993

PRETTY COIN

Historical Context: Same as above

Obverse: ZEUS AMMON, a combination of Greek and Egyptian Gods
Reverse: Eagle on Thunderbolt
Size: 35 mm diameter (almost the diameter of a US SILVER DOLLAR and 1.5 times as thick)
Condition: Fine, Dark Brown Patina

SOLD$129 plus shipping

#11847: EGYPTIAN Bronze COIN,
Reign of Ptolemy IV (221 to 204 BC) !!
ZEUS-AMMON (Greek/Egyptian God)

BIG THICK Coin !!

PRETTY COIN

Historical Context: Same as above

Obverse: ZEUS AMMON, a combination of Greek and Egyptian Gods
Reverse: Eagle on Thunderbolt
Size: 36 mm diameter (almost the diameter of a US SILVER DOLLAR and 1.5 times as thick)
Weight: 43.9 grams
Condition: Fine, Dark Brown Patina

SOLD$189 plus shipping

ROMAN EGYPT

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#10892: ROMAN EGYPT - NERO - 60 AD,
The Beast to Early CHRISTIANS!!

Historical Context:This coin was minted by the ROMAN EMPIRE in EGYPT during the reign of NERO, 54-68 AD. He was the son of Agrippina Junior, Clausius’ niece and later adopted by Claudius. Nero rose the throne when Claudius died in 54, poisoned by orders of Agrippina. (Nero’s mother). He is usually credited with starting the great fire of Rome in 64 AD. He subsequently blamed the Christians for the fire, subjecting 1,000’s of them to public execution. His power was broken by a revolt in Gaul and he committed suicide.

Attribution: Roman Egypt, 54 to 68 AD, Reign of NERO:
Obv: Nero, left facing
Rev: Nero's wife, Poppaea
Diameter: 25 mm (about the size of a US Quarter, Twice as Thick)
Condition: about Fine, toned

SOLD$149 plus shipping

#11284: ROMAN EGYPT - NERO - 60 AD,
The Beast to Early CHRISTIANS!!

Historical Context:See above

Attribution: Roman Egypt, 54 to 68 AD, Reign of NERO:
Obv: Nero, left facing
Rev: Tiberius, right facing
Diameter: 25 mm (about the size of a US Quarter, Twice as Thick)
Condition: about Very Fine, toned

SOLD$149 plus shipping

#11285: ROMAN EGYPT - NERO - 60 AD,
The Beast to Early CHRISTIANS!!

Historical Context:See above

Attribution: Roman Egypt, 54 to 68 AD, Reign of NERO:
Obv: Nero, left facing (Right half of photo)
Rev: Tiberius, right facing
Diameter: 25 mm (about the size of a US Quarter, Twice as Thick)
Condition: about Very Fine, toned

SOLD$149 plus shipping

#10680: ROMAN EGYPT - NERO - 60 AD,
The Beast to Early CHRISTIANS!!
Silver/Billon Tetradrachm

Historical Context:See above 'Historical Context'

Obverse: Nero
Reverse: Apollo Pythias
Size: 24 mm diameter (about the diameter of a US Quarter but twice as thick)
Condition: about Very Fine

SOLD$109 plus shipping

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#10282: ROMAN EGYPT - NERO - 60 AD,
The Beast to Early CHRISTIANS!!
Silver/Billon Tetradrachm

Historical Context:See above 'Historical Context'

Obverse: Nero
Reverse: Apollo Pythias
Size: 24 mm diameter (about the diameter of a US Quarter but twice as thick)
Condition: about Very Fine

SOLD$99.95 plus shipping

#11282: ROMAN EGYPT - NERO - 60 AD,
The Beast to Early CHRISTIANS!!
Silver/Billon Tetradrachm

Historical Context:See above 'Historical Context'

Obverse: Nero
Reverse: Alexandria in Elephant Headdress
Size: 24 mm diameter (about the diameter of a US Quarter but twice as thick)
Condition: about Very Fine, corrosion spot on rev

SOLD$99.95 plus shipping

#11283: ROMAN EGYPT - NERO - 60 AD,
The Beast to Early CHRISTIANS!!

Historical Context:See above

Attribution: Roman Egypt, 54 to 68 AD, Reign of NERO:
Obv: Nero, left facing
Rev: Eagle
Diameter: 25 mm (about the size of a US Quarter, Twice as Thick)
Condition: about Very Fine, toned

SOLD$119 plus shipping

#10679: EGYPTIAN SILVER/BILLON Tetradrachm –
130 AD,
HADRIAN and CANOPIC JAR!!

Historical Context: See above 'Historical Context'.

Obverse: Roman Emperor Hadrian
Reverse: Canopic Jar
Size: 25 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter but 2 to 3 times as thick).
Condition: about Very Fine, Nice Toning

BUY NOW$129 plus shipping

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#7511: EGYPTIAN SILVER/BILLON Tetradrachm –
130 AD,
HADRIAN !!

Historical Context: See above 'Historical Context'.

Obverse: Roman Emperor Hadrian
Reverse: Nilus, Egyptian River God
Size: 25 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter but 2 to 3 times as thick).
Condition: about Very Fine, Deep Toning

SOLD$64.95 plus shipping

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#8293: EGYPTIAN SILVER/BILLON Tetradrachm –
130 AD,
HADRIAN !!

Historical Context: See above 'Historical Context'.

Obverse: Roman Emperor Hadrian
Reverse: Eagle
Size: 27 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter but 2 to 3 times as thick).
Condition: about Very Fine (much better than picture indicates)

Special Note: The specific gravity of this coin is well below normal indicating that significant metal content has been leached from the coin. The coin is likely more brittle then typical for this issue.

SOLD$34.95 plus shipping

#11793: EGYPTIAN Bronze Drachm –
130 AD,
HADRIAN !!
Medallic-like

Historical Context: See above 'Historical Context'.

Obverse: Roman Emperor Hadrian
Reverse: Hadrian driving Quadriga of Elephants
Size: 33 mm diameter (almost the size of a US Silver Dollar).
Condition: V Good

SOLD$149 plus shipping

#11794: EGYPTIAN Bronze Drachm –
130 AD,
HADRIAN !!

Historical Context: See above 'Historical Context'.

Obverse: Roman Emperor Hadrian
Reverse: Euthenia Reclining
Size: 30 mm diameter (about the size of a US $.50, but, 2 times as thick).
Condition: Fine (better than picture indicates)

SOLD$129 plus shipping

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#10623: EGYPTIAN Bronze Drachm –
130 AD,
HADRIAN !!

Historical Context: See above 'Historical Context'.

Obverse: Roman Emperor Hadrian
Reverse: Nilus Reclining over Crocodile
Size: 30 mm diameter (about the size of a US $.50, but, 2 times as thick).
Condition: Fine (better than picture indicates)

SOLD$159 plus shipping

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#7199: EGYPTIAN SILVER/BILLON Tetradrachm – 150 AD, Antoninus Pius !!

Historical Context: These coins were minted by the ROMAN EMPIRE during the reign of ANTONINUS PIUS (138 - 161 AD). Antoninius Pius was a senator. He was adopted by Hadrian as his heir in 138 and his succession was smooth. The history of his reign is minimal owing to the tranquility and prosperity which Roman world enjoyed under the patient, judicious and impartial rule. It is said that he instructed his artists to show him with a 'thoughtful' portrait so the people of Rome would feel comfortable with him. Based on the portraits on his coins, they hit their mark. He also adopted Marcus Aurelius as his successor. They are known as the adoptive emperors. This was the Golden Era of Rome.

Attribution: Silver/Billion Tetradrachm, Roman Egypt, Reign of Antoninus Pius, 138 to 161 AD: The obverse (front) of this coin is Antoninus Pius !!! The reverse scene is Sarapis, an Egyptian God. This coin is in 'almost Very Fine' condition, with some corrosion spots. This coin is unaltered with deep hoard toning. This coin is a SILVER (Billion) Tetradrachm measuring about 24 mm diameter (about the size of a US Quarter but 2 to 3 times as thick).

SOLD$49.95 plus shipping

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#7198: EGYPTIAN SILVER/BILLON Tetradrachm –
130 AD,
MARCUS AURELIUS !!
Elderly Emperor in the recent movie 'Gladiator'!!

Historical Context: See above 'Historical Context'.

Obverse: Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius
Reverse: Dikaiosyne (Aequitas / Equity)
Size: 23 mm diameter (almost the size of a US Quarter but 2 times as thick).
Condition: about Fine, Light Toning, Some corrosion

SOLD$39.95 plus shipping

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#5279: ROMAN EGYPT - PHILIP II - 247 AD,
Son of Philip the Arab

Historical Context:This coin was minted by the ROMAN EMPIRE in EGYPT during the reign of PHILIP II A.D. 247-249. Born as Marcus Julius Severus Philippus), Philip II was the son of Philip I and Otacilla Severa. He was elevated to the rank of Caeser at age 7. He was then elevated to co-Augustus at age 10. When his father was killed battling Trajan Decius, Philip II was murdered by the Praetorian Guard at age 10.

Attribution: Billon Tetradrachm of Roman Egypt, 247 to 249 AD, Reign of Philip the Arab

Obv: Philip II
Rev: Annona
Size: 21 mm (about the diameter of a US Nickel and 2 to 3 times as thick)
Condition: Very Fine

SOLD$44.95 plus shipping

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#8876: ROMAN EGYPT - 280 AD,
Emperor PROBUS

Attribution: Billon Tetradrachm of Roman Egypt, 276 to 282 AD, Reign of Probus
Obv: Probus
Rev: Eagle
Size: 21 mm (about the diameter of a US Nickel and 2 to 3 times as thick)
Condition: Very Fine

SOLD$44.95 plus shipping

#9336: ROMAN EGYPT - 280 AD,
Emperor PROBUS

SOLD$44.95 plus shipping

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#5395: EGYPTIAN BILLON Tetradrachm – 270 AD, Roman Emperor CLAUDIUS II - DIED of the BLACK PLAGUE

Historical Context: This coin was minted by the ROMAN EMPIRE during the reign of CLAUDIUS II (268 - 270 AD). Claudius II became one of the leading generals under Valerian and Gallienus. On the assassination of the latter, he was proclaimed emperor. In 269 he marched against a large army of Goths. His army was hopelessly outnumbered but he won a brilliant victory, which established his authority. However, he later died of the plague received from the Goths.

Attribution: Egypt, 270 AD: The obverse (front) of this coin is CLAUDIUS GOTHICUS wearing a LAUREL WREATH!! The reverse scene is an EAGLE Standing. This coin is in ' about Very Fine' condition and has more detail than photo shows. The strike is strong on both sides. This coin is unaltered with nice brown patina (coloring). This coin is a BILLON (silver and copper alloy) TETRADRACHM and measures about 22 mm diameter (almost the size of a US Quarter and twice as thick).

SOLD$34.95 plus shipping

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#5966: EGYPTIAN BILLON Tetradrachm – 290 AD, Roman Emperor DIOCLETIAN
Homonia with Cornucopia

Historical Context: This coin was minted by the ROMAN EMPIRE during the reign of DIOCLETIAN (284 - 305 AD). Caius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus. Held commands under Probus, Aurelian and Carus. Was proclaimed emperor at the death of Numerian. With Galerius and Constantius Chlorus viciously persecuted the Christians. One of his lastly impacts on the empire was the reforming of the coin standards. He abdicated in 305 and lived out his life in retirement. He was 68 at his death.

Attribution: Egypt, 290 AD: The obverse (front) of this coin is DIOCLETIAN!! The reverse scene is Homonia with Cornucopia. This coin is in ' about Very Fine' condition and has more detail than photo shows. The strike is strong on both sides. This coin is unaltered with nice brown patina (coloring). This coin is a BILLON (silver and copper alloy) TETRADRACHM and measures about 21 mm diameter (about the size of a US Nickel and twice as thick).

SOLD$49.95 plus shipping (ex Pegasi @ $75)

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26 / Headquarter building in Port Said
Coin value - $20-25
25 piastres 1957
silver
commemorative coin
National Assembly Inauguration
25 1957-1376 / Denomination above wings
22 / Radiant sun behind building
Coin value - $20-25
20 piastres 1956
silver
20 / Denomination within wings

1956-1375 / Sphinx
Coin value - $30-40
10 piastres 1955
silver 0.625
10 / Denomination within wings
1955-1374 / Sphinx
Coin value - $10-15
10 piastres 1957 (1956-1957)
silver 0.720
10 / Denomination within wings
1957-1376 / Sphinx
Coin value - $7-10
5 piastres 1957 (1956-1957)
silver
5 / Denomination within wings
1957-1376 / Sphinx
Coin value - $6-8
10 milliemes 1955 (1954-1955)
aluminum-bronze
10 / 1955 / 1374
Small sphinx
Coin value - $2-3
10 milliemes 1958 (1955-1958)
aluminum-bronze
10 / 1958 / 1377
Large sphinx
Coin value - ~$1
5 milliemes 1954 (1954-1956)
aluminum-bronze
5 / 1958 / 1374
Small sphinx
Coin value - $2-3
5 milliemes 1958 (1957-1958)
aluminum-bronze
5 / 1958 / 1377
Large sphinx
Coin value - ~$1
1 millieme 1956 (1954-1957)
aluminum-bronze
1 / 1956 / 1375
Small sphinx
Coin value - $4-6
1 millieme 1957 (1956-1958)
aluminum-bronze
1 / 1957 / 1376
Large sphinx
Coin value - $5-7

United Arab Republic (1958-1971)

Egyptian Pound=100 piastres; Piaster=10 milliemes

1 pound 1968
silver
commemorative coin
Commissioning of Power station for Aswan Dam
1968 1387
Power station for Aswan Dam, grain sprigs flank
Coin value - $20-25
1 pound 1970
silver
commemorative coin
1000th Anniversary - Al Azhar Mosque
1970 1972 / 1359 1961
Al Azhar Mosque
Coin value - $20-25
1 pound 1970
silver
commemorative coin
Death of President Gamal Abdel Nasser
1970 / 1390
Head of President Nasser right
Coin value - $20-25
50 piastres 1964
silver
commemorative coin
Diversion of the Nile
50 / 1964 1384
1964 15 / Sadd el-Ali Dam (Aswan Dam), Nile River basin scene
Coin value - $20-25
50 piastres 1970
silver
commemorative coin
Death of President Gamal Abdel Nasser
50 / 1970 / 1390
Head of President Nasser right
Coin value - $10-12
25 piastres 1960
silver
commemorative coin
3rd Year of National Assembly
25 1960-1380 / Denomination above wings
Radiant sun behind building, hand on book in front
Coin value - $20-25
25 piastres 1964
silver
commemorative coin
Diversion of the Nile
25 / 1964 1384
1964 15 / Sadd el-Ali Dam (Aswan Dam), Nile River basin scene
Coin value - $15-20
25 piastres 1970
silver
commemorative coin
Death of President Gamal Abdel Nasser
25 / 1970 / 1390
Head of President Nasser right
Coin value - $8-10
20 piastres 1960 (1960, 1966)
silver
circulation coin
20 / 1960 / 1380
Eagle, shield with 2 stars on breast
Coin value - $30-35
10 piastres 1960 (1960, 1966)
silver
circulation coin
10 / 1960 / 1380
Eagle, shield with 2 stars on breast
Coin value - $15-17
10 piastres 1967
copper-nickel
circulation coin
10 / 1967 / 1387
Eagle, shield with 2 stars on breast
Coin value - <$1
10 piastres 1959
silver
commemorative coin
First Anniversary of U.A.R. Founding
10 / 1378 / 1959
Eagle, shield with 2 stars on breast
Coin value - $30-35
10 piastres 1964
silver
commemorative coin
Diversion of the Nile
10 / 1964 1384
1964 15 / Sadd el-Ali Dam (Aswan Dam), Nile River basin scene
Coin value - $10-15
10 piastres 1969
copper-nickel
commemorative coin
Cairo International Agricultural Fair
10 / 1969 / 1389
CAIRO / Grain sprig above globe and name
Coin value - $5-7
10 piastres 1970
copper-nickel
commemorative coin
FAO
10 / 1970/9/9 / 1952 9 9
F.A.O. / People with oxen, eagle above, logo below
Coin value - $2-3
10 piastres 1970
copper-nickel
commemorative coin
Cairo International Industrial Fair
10
1390 1970 / Ship within cogwheel, dates in box below
Coin value - $3-4
10 piastres 1970
copper-nickel
commemorative coin
50th Anniversary of Bank Misr
10 / 1970-1400
Sun above building
Coin value - $2-3
5 piastres 1960 (1960, 1966)
silver
circulation coin
5 / 1960 / 1380
Eagle, shield with 2 stars on breast
Coin value - $10-15
5 piastres 1967
copper-nickel
circulation coin
5 / 1967 / 1387
Coin value - <$1
5 piastres 1964
silver
commemorative coin
Diversion of the Nile
5 / 1964 1384
1964 15 / Sadd el-Ali Dam (Aswan Dam), Nile River basin scene
Coin value - $7-10
5 piastres 1968
copper-nickel
commemorative coin
International Industrial Fair
5
1968 1388 / Globe with cogwheel section around
Coin value - $2-4
5 piastres 1969
copper-nickel
commemorative coin
50th Anniversary of International Labor Organization
5
1389 1969 / Hands holding open-ended wrenches within wreath
Coin value - $2-4
20 milliemes 1958
aluminum-bronze
commemorative coin
Agricultural and Industrial fair in Cairo
20 / 1988 1378
Symbols of agriculture and industry

Cleopatra Coins Discovered

Coin value - ~$1
10 milliemes 1960 (1958, 1960, 1966)
aluminum-bronze
10 / 1960 1380
Eagle, shield with 2 stars on breast
Coin value - <$1
10 milliemes 1967
aluminum
10 / 1967 1386
Eagle, shield with 2 stars on breast
Coin value - <$1
5 milliemes 1960 (1960, 1966)
aluminum-bronze
5 / 1960 1380
Eagle, shield with 2 stars on breast
Coin value - <$1
5 milliemes 1967
aluminum
5 / 1967 1386
Eagle, shield with 2 stars on breast
Coin value - <$1
2 milliemes 1962 (1962, 1966)
aluminum-bronze
5 / 1962 1381
Eagle, shield with 2 stars on breast
Coin value - $1-2
1 millieme 1960 (1962, 1966)
aluminum-bronze
1 / 1960 1380
Eagle, shield with 2 stars on breast
Coin value - $1-2

Arabian Republic of Egypt (from 1971) - circulation coinage

Egyptian Pound=100 piastres; Piaster=10 milliemes

1 pound 2005 (2005-2006)
bi-metallic - brass/copper-nickel
1 / 2005 ONE POUND 1426
King Tutankhamen's gold mask
Coin value - <$1
1 pound 2010 (2007-2010)
bi-metallic - brass/copper-nickel plated steel
1 / 2010 ONE POUND 1431
King Tutankhamen's gold mask
Coin value - <$1
50 piastres 2005 (2005-2006)
brass
50 / 50 PIASTRES
2005 1425 / Bust of Cleopatra left
Coin value - ~$1
50 piastres 2010 (2007-2012)
brass plated steel
50 / 50 PIASTRES
2010 1430 / Bust of Cleopatra left
Coin value - <$1
25 piastres 1993
copper-nickel
25 / 25 PT. / Chain surrounds center hole
1993 1413 / Chain surrounds center hole
Coin value - <$1
25 piastres 2008 (2008-2012)
copper-nickel
25 / 25 PT.
25 / 2008 1439
Coin value - <$1
20 piastres 1980
copper-nickel
20 / 1980 1400
Eagle, shield without stars on breast
Coin value - $2-3
20 piastres 1984
copper-nickel
20 / 1984 1404
Mohammad Ali Mosque
Coin value - $1-2
20 piastres 1992
copper-nickel
20 / 1992 1412
Mohammad Ali Mosque
Coin value - <$1
10 piastres 1972
copper-nickel
10 / 1972 1392
Eagle, shield without stars on breast
Coin value - <$1
10 piastres 1984
copper-nickel
10 / 1984 1404
Mohammad Ali Mosque
Coin value - <$1
10 piastres 1992
aluminum-bronze
10 / 1992 1413
Mohammad Ali Mosque
Coin value - <$1
10 piastres 2008
nickel plated steel
10 / 2008 1429

Mohammad Ali Mosque
Coin value - <$1
5 piastres 1972
copper-nickel
5 / 1972 1392
Eagle, shield without stars on breast
Coin value - ~$1
5 piastres 1984
aluminum-bronze
5 / 1984-1404 / tughra
Pyramids
Coin value - <$1
5 piastres 1984
aluminum-bronze
Christian date left
5 / 1984 1404 / tughra
Pyramids
Coin value - <$1
5 piastres 1984
aluminum-bronze
Islamic date left
5 / 1404 1984 / tughra
Pyramids

Cleopatra Coins For Sale

Coin value - <$1
5 piastres 1992
aluminum-bronze
5 / 1992 1412
Antique pottery vase
Coin value - <$1
5 piastres 2004
aluminum-bronze
5 / 2004 1425
Antique pottery vase
Coin value - <$1
5 piastres 2008
bronze plated steel
5 / 2008 1429
Antique pottery vase
Coin value - <$1
2 piastres 1980
aluminum-bronze
2 / 1980 1400
Eagle, shield without stars on breast
Coin value - <$1
2 piastres 1984
aluminum-bronze
Christian date left
2 / 1984 1404 / tughra
Pyramids
Coin value - $2-4
2 piastres 1984
aluminum-bronze
Islamic date left
2 / 1404 1984 / tughra
Pyramids
Coin value - $5-10
1 piaster 1984
aluminum-bronze
Christian date left
1 / 1984 1404 / tughra
Pyramids
Coin value - <$1
1 piaster 1984
aluminum-bronze
Islamic date left
1 / 1404 1984 / tughra
Pyramids
Coin value - <$1
10 milliemes 1972
aluminum
10 / 1972 1392
Eagle, shield without stars on breast
Coin value - $1-3
10 milliemes 1973
aluminum-bronze
10 / 1973 1393
Eagle, shield without stars on breast
Coin value - <$1
5 milliemes 1972
aluminum
5 / 1972 1392
Eagle, shield without stars on breast
Coin value - $50-60
5 milliemes 1973
aluminum-bronze
5 / 1973 1393
Eagle, shield without stars on breast
Coin value - <$1
1 millieme 1972
aluminum

Cleopatra Coin Image

1 / 1972 1392
Eagle, shield without stars on breast

Cleopatra Coin For Sale

Coin value - <$1

See also - Egyptian modern commemorative coins