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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Denarius - Cleopatra Selene Caesarea
| Silver | 3.25 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Mauretania |
|---|---|
| Queen | Cleopatra Selene II (25 BC - 5 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 11-23 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius (25BC-40AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#379454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion pouncing to right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVB
Comment
Unpublished.The Banasa Hoard, deposited in circa AD 18-17 was found in 1907 near modern day Souk-el Arbaa, 120 km northeast of Rabat, Morocco, in 1907. The hoard was previously said to be from Alkazar (El Ksar El Kebir), 70 km south of Tangier and hence is occasionally referred to as the El Ksar Hoard. The group contained approximately 4000 silver coins and one bronze. A substantial number of the coins now reside in public collections, principally in London, Paris, Berlin, Athens, New York and Algiers.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Cleopatra Selene, the daughter of Mark Antony and Cleopatra VII, who was the last pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. She was born in 40 BCE and ruled Egypt alongside her mother until her death in 30 BCE. The coin was minted during her reign, making it a rare and valuable piece of history.
