Denarius - Juba II Caesarea
42 (17) year| Silver | 2.95 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Mauretania |
|---|---|
| King | Juba II (25 BC - 23 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 42 (17) |
| Calendar | Mauretania - Juba II era |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius (25BC-40AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.95 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#194976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull standing to right on ground line, head facing, wearing headdress of Isis; R XXXXII in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: R · XXXXII
Comment
Spoerri-Butcher Group 41.
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) 42 (17) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Mauretanian elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Juba II, the king of Mauretania, while the reverse side features the Roman goddess Venus. This blending of cultures reflects the complex history of Mauretania, which was a client kingdom of the Roman Empire at the time the coin was minted.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 (17 AD) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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