Marcus Antonius and Cleopatra VII. Denarius (Silver, 18.72 mm, 3.66 g), mint moving with M. Antonius, Autumn 34 BC. ANTONI ARMENIA DEVICTA Head of Marcus Antonius right, Armenian tiara behind neck. Rev. CLEOPATRAE REGINAE REGVM FILIORVM REGVMDiademed and draped bust of Cleopatra right, stem of prow before. Craw 543/1. Sear 345. Sydenham 1210. BMCCRR East 179. Babelon Antonia 9.Newman 34.3. Cohen 1. Toned and with two splendid portraits of fine style. Slightly porous, otherwise, Good Very Fine.

Mark Antony and Cleopatra’s relationship was one of the most famous and controversial romances of ancient history. Their political and personal alliance challenged Rome’s power structure and ultimately contributed to the fall of the Roman Republic. Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt, used her intelligence and charm to secure her kingdom’s future. Mark Antony, a powerful Roman general, was torn between duty to Rome and his love for Cleopatra. Their dramatic downfall symbolized the end of an era and inspired countless works of art and literature.