{"product_id":"ptolemaic-egypt-ptolemy-vi-cleopatra-i-bronze-unit-180-to-145-bce-ancient-egypt","title":"Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy VI \u0026 Cleopatra I, Bronze Unit - 180 to 145 BCE - Ancient Egypt","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"hh-backorder-notice\" data-hh-notice=\"small-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE READ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our shipment of small display boxes has been delayed. \u003cstrong\u003eSmall display boxes are currently out of stock and are expected to arrive around October 1st.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can still \u003cstrong\u003epre-order items that include a small display box.\u003c\/strong\u003e These items will \u003cstrong\u003enot ship until the display boxes arrive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-orders receive $5 off each delayed item.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-stock items in the same order will ship immediately as usual.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp data-end=\"446\" data-start=\"159\"\u003eThese large bronze coins come from Egypt's Ptolemaic period, and were minted under King Ptolemy VI and Queen Cleopatra I between 180 and 145 BCE. Their obverse sides show the head of the goddess Isis, while their reverses show an eagle standing left on a thunderbolt, with the legend \"ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ\" (of King Ptolemy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"446\" data-start=\"159\"\u003ePtolemaic Egypt was a Greek-ruled kingdom that rose after Alexander the Great’s death, when his general Ptolemy took control of Egypt and founded a dynasty that mixed Greek and Egyptian traditions. Cleopatra I, a Seleucid princess who became queen by marrying Ptolemy V, brought a rare moment of peace between rival empires. Their son, Ptolemy VI, inherited the throne as a child and reigned through turbulent times—wars with the Seleucids, Roman meddling, and power struggles with his own siblings. Yet under their rule, Egypt remained one of the richest kingdoms of the ancient world, its capital Alexandria a dazzling hub of trade, learning, and culture, where Greek philosophers and Egyptian priests alike walked the same streets. The story of the Ptolemies is one of family drama, political intrigue, and cultural fusion, setting the stage for the famous Cleopatra VII a century later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEach coin comes with a \u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Include display case (+$0.00)","offer_id":50574123204678,"sku":"nvj1791345041338","price":52.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No display - just the coin certificate and info card (save $15.00 each)","offer_id":50574123237446,"sku":"kwx1791345041339","price":41.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9093\/3574\/files\/ptolemaic-egypt-ptolemy-vi-cleopatra-i-bronze-unit---180-to-145-bce---ancient-eg_1.jpg?v=1791345047","url":"https:\/\/lunqiva.com\/products\/ptolemaic-egypt-ptolemy-vi-cleopatra-i-bronze-unit-180-to-145-bce-ancient-egypt","provider":"Zephlora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}