Egypt Cleopatra VII Silver AR Tetradrachm, Ptolemaic Kingdom, 37 BC, NGC-Fine For Sale

"THE" CLEOPATRA VII SILVER TETRADRACHMPtolemaic Kingdom37/38 BC(NGC Fine)
This Ptolemaic Kingdom silver tetradrachm (or often billon) from Alexandria, minted in 37/36 BC (Regnal Year 16), features Cleopatra VII and holds significant historical value, often trading at high premium pricesin grades like NGC Fine. It typically displays a diademed head of Ptolemy I on the obverse and an eagle on a thunderbolt on the reverseKey Features & Historical Context (37/38 BC):

• Mint/Date: Alexandria, Egypt. Year 14 (39/38 BC) or Year 16 (37/36 BC) are common for this period, highlighting her final years of rule.
• Significance: Struck during Cleopatra VII's alliance with Mark Antony, representing the final years of the Ptolemaic dynasty before Roman annexation.
• Iconography: While honoring Ptolemy I (founder), these coins often feature a "headdress of Isis" (associated with Cleopatra) next to the eagle.
• Composition: Often struck in billon (a low-grade silver alloyed with copper) due to economic strain.
• Certification: NGC Fine (Fine/Choice Fine) indicates a well-circulated coin with clear, legible key design elements (head/eagle), often with worn high points.