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Denarius - Juba II Caesarea
43 (18) year| Silver | 2.57 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Mauretania |
|---|---|
| King | Juba II (25 BC - 23 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 43 (18) |
| Calendar | Mauretania - Juba II era |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius (25BC-40AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.57 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#431329 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Distyle temple with lateral peribolus, blundered inscription on entablature, pediment decorated with rosette, inverted crescent at apex; RXXXXIII (date) in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RXXXXIII
Comment
Spoerri-Butcher 512.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Juba II (Caesarea) 43 (18) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Mauritanian design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Juba II, the king of Mauretania, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Roman goddess Venus. This fusion of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between the Roman Empire and the kingdom of Mauretania during the 1st century AD.
