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Cleopatra VII, AE17 Neopaphos, Cyprus, Mint, head of Zeus, Zeus standing.
coldavo:
Hi All,.
Here is a picture of probably the fairly common coin usually described as "Cleopatra VII, AE17 Neopaphos, Cyprus, Mint, head of Zeus, Zeus standing".
The normal ending to this description is "holding a wheat sheaf on stalk".
The attached photo seems to show him holding something other than a wheat sheaf and I seem to remember reading in the past that there was a second variety holding something else. My memory is a bit light on for details but I think that it was a Roman ceremonial object (?).
Can anyone give me information on this or is it simply a die pit.
All the best,
Col
JamesC11:
Search "Cox 128 Cyprus" on this Discussion Forum.
Pekka K:
Or take a look here: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=114823.msg698493#msg698493
Pekka K
coldavo:
Hi JamesC11 and Pekka K,
Thank you both for the information. It is much appreciated.
Exactly what I was after - I "remembered" the Roman item held in Zeus hand from years back but couldn't find a reference.
All the very best,
Col
djmacdo:
The attribution to Cleopatra VII is greatly questioned by many numismatists. I does make the coins much more saleable.
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