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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Denarius - Juba II and Cleopatra Selene Caesarea
| Silver | 3.12 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Mauretania |
|---|---|
| King | Juba II (25 BC - 23 AD) |
| 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 | 3.12 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#194988 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra right.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BACIΛICCA
KΛEΟΠΑΤΡA
Translation: Queen Cleopatra
Comment
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 a rare image of Cleopatra Selene, the daughter of Mark Antony and Cleopatra VII, who ruled Egypt alongside her brother Ptolemy XV Caesarion. She is depicted on the coin as a young woman, wearing a royal diadem and a necklace, highlighting her status as a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty. This coin is a unique historical artifact that provides a glimpse into the lives of these powerful women who ruled ancient Egypt.
