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Denarius - Cleopatra Selene Caesarea
| Silver | 3.16 g | 18 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 | 3.16 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#379487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion pouncing to left.
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Unpublished.The Banasa Hoard, deposited in circa AD 18-17 was found in 1907 near modern day Souk-el Arbaa, 120 km northeast of Rabat, Morocco, in 1907.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
The Denarius - Cleopatra Selene (Caesarea) (11-23) coin from Mauretania was minted during the reign of Cleopatra Selene II, who was the last pharaoh of Ancient Egypt and the only woman to ever rule Egypt in her own right. She was also the daughter of Mark Antony and Cleopatra VII, making her a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty, which was a Greek dynasty that ruled Egypt after the death of Alexander the Great. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides a glimpse into the history of Ancient Egypt and the Ptolemaic dynasty.
