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Denarius - Juba II Caesarea
36 (11) year| Silver | 2.49 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Mauretania |
|---|---|
| King | Juba II (25 BC - 23 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 36 (11) |
| Calendar | Mauretania - Juba II era |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius (25BC-40AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.49 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#194970 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dolphin to left, holding wreath in mouth, trident in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering: R XXX VI
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 the Denarius - Juba II (Caesarea) 36 (11) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Mauritanian design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Juba II, the king of Mauretania, while the reverse side features a traditional Roman design of a goddess standing on a globe. This fusion of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between the Roman Empire and the kingdom of Mauretania during this time period.
