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Denarius - Juba II Caesarea 25 BC - 24 AD
| Silver | 2.88 g | 18 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 | 2.88 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#194960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Draped bust of Africa right, wearing elephant skin headdress; two spears behind, stalk of grain before.
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 during the reign of Juba II (25 BC - 24 AD), features an image of the king on the obverse side and a representation of the Roman goddess Venus on the reverse side. This coin was made of silver and weighed 2.88 grams. What's interesting about this coin is that it highlights the cultural exchange and influence of the Roman Empire on the kingdom of Mauretania during that time period. The use of the Roman goddess Venus on the coin suggests that the kingdom was adopting Roman religious and cultural practices, while also maintaining its own unique identity and traditions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (25 BC - 24 AD) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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