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Denarius - Juba II and Cleopatra Selene Caesarea 25 BC - 23 AD
| Silver | 3.31 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Mauretania |
|---|---|
| King | Juba II (25 BC - 23 AD) |
| Queen | Cleopatra Selene II (25 BC - 5 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 25 BC - 23 AD |
| Value | Denarius (1⁄25) |
| Currency | Denarius (25BC-40AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.31 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#43193 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Head-dress of Isis on left and sistrum on right with inscription divided by dotted line.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BA-CIΛI-CCA
ΚΛΕΟΠΑΤΡΑ
Translation: Queen Cleopatra
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portrait of Cleopatra Selene, who was the daughter of Cleopatra VII, the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt, and Juba II, the king of Mauretania. This coin was minted during their reign and is a rare example of a coin that features a female ruler from ancient Egypt.
