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Denarius - Juba II Caesarea 25 BC - 24 AD
| Silver | 3.54 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Mauretania |
|---|---|
| King | Juba II (25 BC - 23 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 25 BC - 24 AD |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius (25BC-40AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.54 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#194956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion leaping to left over ground line.
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
The Denarius - Juba II (Caesarea) coin from Mauretania, which was minted between 25 BC and 24 AD, features an image of a lion on its reverse side. This lion symbolizes the kingdom's strength and power, and it's interesting to note that lions were not native to Mauretania, but were instead imported from other regions for hunting and entertainment purposes. This highlights the diverse cultural influences that existed in the region during that time period.
