Mark Anthony and Cleopatra Silver Denarius 34BC ext rare

Mark Anthony and Cleopatra Silver Denarius, struck during 34BC.

This coin shows the portrait of Cleopatra, ruler of Egypt, and represents her joint coinage with Mark Anthony.

17mm, 2.86g, Extremely Rare.

The joint coinage of Antony and Cleopatra has been sought after since at least the Renaissance, since its historical and dramatic resonance has caught the imagination of generations of scholars and collectors. The portraits, while not flattering, must be true ones and they allow us to see one of history’s most famous and ill starred couples, shown as they wished to be portrayed.