Incredible Cleopatra Facts That You Didn’t Learn in History Class

She Was the First to Put Her Face on Bronze Coins

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Although many rulers before her had their faces carved into silver coins, Cleopatra was the first ruler to put her face on a low value bronze coin. Her tactful plan allowed all of her subjects, rich and poor, to be confronted with her face in order for them all to know their Queen.

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