A bronze diobol struck in Alexandria between 51 and 30 BC, set in solid sterling silver. This coin once bore the diademed profile of Kleopatra VII—the last ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt and one of the most storied women of antiquity. The reverse originally showed the eagle of Zeus on a thunderbolt, with a cornucopia to the side. Though centuries have softened the details, the presence of history remains unmistakable. Preserved in a hand-crafted silver bezel, this is a wearable relic of an extraordinary queen.
The History
Kleopatra VII ruled as Egypt’s last independent monarch at a time when Rome was tightening its grip on the Mediterranean. Famous for her intellect, charisma, and command of languages, she forged legendary alliances with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Her coinage, struck at Alexandria, projected her royal authority while linking her reign to the divine. The eagle on the reverse—Zeus’s sacred bird—reinforced the Ptolemaic dynasty’s connection to Hellenistic tradition, while the cornucopia symbolized prosperity. Worn though this example may be, it still carries the weight of an empire’s twilight and the enduring image of its final queen.
Coin Details
Ruler: Kleopatra VII Thea Neotera
Date: 51–30 BC
Origin: Alexandria, Egypt
Denomination: Diobol (80 drachmai)
Material: Bronze
Obverse: Diademed and draped bust right
Reverse: Eagle on thunderbolt; cornucopia to left (details worn)
Sterling silver chain included, with 14k gold upgrades available at checkout (message us for 18k chain options)
Certificate of authenticity and historical background
Elegant packaging for gifting or safekeeping
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The Peregrine Collection
The Peregrine Collection represents the finest of our offerings—rare or historically significant coins, each set in a fully hand-forged 18k gold bezel and paired with a dainty 14k gold chain. Every bezel is shaped, hammered, and polished entirely by hand to follow the natural contours of the ancient coin, ensuring both secure preservation and refined presentation. No two settings are ever alike, making each pendant a singular work of wearable history.
Kleopatra VII Thea Neotera
Sterling Silver
$950.00
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