Denarius - Juba II and Cleopatra Selene (Caesarea) (20 BC - 24 AD) front Denarius - Juba II and Cleopatra Selene (Caesarea) (20 BC - 24 AD) back
Denarius - Juba II and Cleopatra Selene (Caesarea) (20 BC - 24 AD) photo
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Denarius - Juba II and Cleopatra Selene Caesarea 20 BC - 24 AD

 
Silver 3.10 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Mauretania
King
Juba II (25 BC - 23 AD)
Queen
Cleopatra Selene II (25 BC - 5 AD)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
20 BC - 24 AD
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius (25BC-40AD)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.10 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#194980
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crocodile standing to left on ground line. Legend above and below.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
KΛЄOΠATPA
BACIΛICCA

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 the portrait of Cleopatra Selene, who was the daughter of Mark Antony and Cleopatra VII, the famous Egyptian queen. This coin was minted during her reign as queen of Mauretania, a kingdom located in present-day Morocco and Algeria. Despite being a small kingdom, Mauretania had a rich history and culture, and this coin is a testament to that.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (20 BC - 24 AD)  - - - - - -

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