Persian Empire 2oz Silver Antique Coin hide-notify-me Alexandria Blue Boy is a

Alexandria Blue Boy is a small fragment of history that grew into a legend

Packaged in the Mint’s six-coin capsule

Cleopatra masterfully combined politics with a vision of prosperity and glory for her kingdom

His hat bursts in a bright blue

Also included on the reverse is the inscription ‘THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET’

Persian Empire 2oz Silver Antique Coin hide-notify-me Alexandria Blue Boy is aFrom the highlands of Persia rose an empire that would stretch from the Nile to the Indus the largest the ancient world had ever seen. A beacon of governance, tolerance, and monumental ambition, it reigned from 550 to 330 BC, shaping the course of civilisation. This 2oz silver coin presents a Persian sovereign in commanding high relief, flanked by the legendary Immortals the empire's elite guard. The composition weaves together defining symbols of