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Denarius - Juba II Caesarea
31 (6) year| Silver | 3.14 g | 17 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 | 3.14 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#432135 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike, holding wreath in extended right hand and cradling palm frond in left arm, standing right on head of elephant right; RXXXI (date) to left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: R XXXI
Comment
Spoerri-Butcher Group 12.
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.
