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Denarius - Juba II Caesarea
31 (6) year| Silver | 3.15 g | 18 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 | 3.15 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#379505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Distyle temple with lateral peribolus, AVGVSTVS on entablature, pediment decorated with star and statue (?) on either side, surmounted by a crescent at apex; R•XXXI (date) in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AVGVSTVS
R•XXXI
Comment
Mazard cf. 146-147; MAA cf. 120-121. Unpublished in the standard references.Interesting fact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 depiction of the Roman goddess Venus on the other. This coin is significant because it highlights the influence of Roman culture on the kingdom of Mauretania during that time period.
