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Denarius - Juba II Caesarea
31 (6) year| Silver | 2.94 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Mauretania |
|---|---|
| King | Juba II (25 BC - 23 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 31 (6) |
| Calendar | Mauretania - Juba II era |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius (25BC-40AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.94 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#379410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory (Nike) standing to right on elephant head, holding wreath and palm; R XXXI behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: R XXXI
Comment
Mazard ascribes this type to commemorations following a victory by Juba's forces over the Gaetuli tribes in AD 6/7.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) 31 (6) coin from Mauretania was minted during the reign of King Juba II, who ruled the kingdom of Mauretania from 25 BC to 23 AD. The coin features an image of the king on one side and a representation of the Roman goddess Venus on the other. This coin is significant because it highlights the cultural exchange and influence of the Roman Empire on the kingdom of Mauretania during that time period.
