This Greek coin could be a fairly accurate depiction of what the legendary Egyptian ruler looked like.
According to "Cleopatra: A Life" by Stacy Schiff, she:
"Sported a smaller version of her father's hooked nose, full lips, a sharp, prominent chin, (and) a high brow ... Her eyes were wide and sunken."
Appearance shouldn't matter, but if this description is accurate, Hollywood's depictions couldn't be further from the truth. Here's Elizabeth Taylor from 1963.ee
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