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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Denarius - Juba II and Ptolemy Caesarea
31 (6) year| Silver | 3.22 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Mauretania |
|---|---|
| King | Juba II (25 BC - 23 AD) Ptolemy (24-40) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 31 (6) |
| Calendar | Mauretania - Juba II era |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius (25BC-40AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.22 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#194991 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diademed and draped bust of Ptolemy right, R XXXI before.
Script: Latin
Lettering: R XXXI
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 unique blend of Roman and Mauritanian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Juba II, the king of Mauretania, while the reverse side features Ptolemy (Caesarea), a Roman general and statesman. This blending of cultures reflects the complex history of Mauretania, which was a client state of the Roman Empire at the time the coin was minted.
