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Cleopatra portrayed as ugliest in coins claims experts
An American Numismatic Society expert cites Antioch and Alexandria coin portraits showing Cleopatra as scrawny and plain rather than the famed voluptuous beauty. The discussion at the Baltimore meeting challenged Shakespearean and artistic depictions, arguing Greek lineage and coin evidence reveal a less glamorous image.
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Cleopatra
Julius Caesar
Marc Antony
American Numismatic Society
Antony
Egypt
Baltimore
Rappoport
Venus
Shakespeare
Lawrence Alma
Tadema
Sarah Bernhardt
Fanny Davenport
Steen Chae
Milo
Cleopatre
Flore Revalies
Antioch
the Star Compo
G. F. Hull
Department of Coins and Medals
British Museum
Res
Britain
Luxor
Isis
A. B. Brett
Columbia University
Caesar
Leopatra
Alexandria
Plutarch
Gtae