Fiji 2012 Egyptian Jewels Nefertiti $50 Inlaid Lapis Lazuli Colored Proof Silver Crown

Nefertiti was an Egyptian queen and wife of King Akhenaten who remains a mystery to scholars today. A bust of her discovered in 1913 is one of the most widely recognized symbols of ancient Egypt. Nefertiti was born around 1390 B.C.E. Some believe she was of Egyptian blood, while others believe she was a foreign princess. Her name, which means”the beautiful one is come” is of Egyptian origin, and evidence indicates that she had an Egyptian wet-nurse or governess of noble rank, which has led to the belief that she was born within the circle of the Egyptian royal court. When Nefertiti was fifteen years old, she married Amenhotep IV, who was a year older and became king upon his father’s death. They had six daughters and, according to some, one son. During the first five years of Amenhotep’s reign, Nefertiti enjoyed a high profile. Evidence of her political importance is seen in the large number of carved scenes in which she is shown accompanying him during ceremonial acts. She is shown taking part in the daily worship and making offerings similar to those of the king