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Historical Context & Identification:
This authentic ancient Greek bronze coin (AE 24mm) was struck in Ptolemaic Egypt during the reign of Ptolemy VI Philometor (180–145 BC).Please note: The vintage collector card included with this piece contains a common cataloging transcription error. The text on the card describes the coin as a \"Head of Herakles,\" but the catalog reference number listed (SGC 7905) and the actual visual strike on the coin correctly identify this as the popular \"Head of Isis\" variety.Coin Details:
• Obverse (Front): Head of Cleopatra I facing right, depicted in the guise of the goddess Isis with characteristic long, stylized corkscrew curls. Features a prominent ancient central centration dimple.
• Reverse (Back): Ptolemaic dynastic eagle standing left on a thunderbolt.
• Reference: David Sear, Greek Coins and Their Values (SGC) #7905.
• Diameter: 24 mmCondition:
Authentic ancient bronze with a dark, honest patina and visible design elements. Features a natural ancient hairline planchet crack near the 9 o\'clock position on the obverse that does not affect the structural integrity of the coin. Please see high-resolution photos for exact condition.
