In addition to the deben, Cleopatra also used Greek and Roman coins, as Egypt was under the influence of the Ptolemaic dynasty, which was of Greek origin, and later came under Roman rule. These coins included the drachma, which was a silver coin commonly used in Greece, and the denarius, which was a silver coin used by the Romans.
Overall, Cleopatra utilized various forms of currency during her reign, adapting to the different cultural influences present in Egypt at the time.
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