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A dig site where 22 ancient coins inscribed with Cleopatra's name, an alabaster mask fragment resembling Mark Antony, and 10 mummies were discovered suggest Cleopatra's lost tomb may be within reach, according to Egypt's chief archeologist, Zahi Hawass.

Archaeologist found the coins and mask last year when excavating a 2,300 year-old temple built by Ptolemy II. The recent cemetery discoveries led to underground radar revealing three "important anomalies."

The evidence has convinced Hawass that someone important is buried within temple, and possibly the famous lovers.

"We think this is really a perfect place for Cleopatra and Mark Antony to be hidden," Hawass said.

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Lincoln Silver Dollars and Lincoln Birthplace cent rolls look to have settled into their final figures, according to the latest sales report from the United States Mint. The numbers have remained constant for two consecutive weeks.

The proof Lincoln silver dollar officially sold out Tuesday morning, although new orders had been on a "waiting list" since March 27 -- meaning the Mint would process a new order only if an old one prior to the 27th was cancelled.

Ultra High Relief (UHR) $20 gold coins picked up slightly, with 1,300 sold compared to the prior week's reported 491. Likely helping somewhat was the Mint $50 price reduction on April 8.

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