1 oz Silver Coin - Women in History - Cleopatra - Color - 2023
### Women in History (3.) - Cleopatra 1 Oz Silver - Proof - in Color - 3rd Issue of the 'Women in History' Series - Motive in Color - Mintage only 2,000 pieces - With Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box The **Women in History** series is a tribute to those women who have achieved amazing things and shaped history. The third issue is dedicated to **Cleopatra**, the Egyptian queen and legendary pharaoh of the then Ptolemaic Empire. Struck by the **New Zealand Mint** from one ounce of 99.9% **silver** in proof quality, the motive features a detailed image of Cleopatra. The background depicts Egyptian wall paintings and a hieroglyphic cartouche. Also included in the design are the inscription "CLEOPATRA" and the weight and fineness. The reverse shows the Public Seal of Niue, as well as the denomination and the year of issue. Born in Alexandria in 69 BC in northern Egypt, Cleopatra VII is one of the most famous women in the history of mankind. Often referred to as the "femme fatale" she was the last female pharaoh of Egypt and ruled over the so-called Ptolemaic Empire. Cleopatra's romances with the Roman dictator Gaius Julius Caesar and the politician Marcus Antonius are known all over the world and have inspired numerous poets and writers since ancient times. However, Cleopatra has become a symbol of power for women not only through her love affairs, but above all through her strategic thinking and her battle for the survival of her country. Limited to 2,000 pieces worldwide, the **Women in History - Cleopatra silver proof coin in color** is delivered in the original box including a certificate of authenticity.