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Denarius - Juba II and Cleopatra Selene Caesarea 20 BC - 24 AD
| Silver | 3.49 g | 19 mm |
| 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 | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#194985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Headdress of Isis and sistrum.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BA CI ΛI
KΛЄΟΠΑΤΡA
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.
