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Denarius - Juba II Caesarea
41 (16) year| Silver | 2.94 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Mauretania |
|---|---|
| King | Juba II (25 BC - 23 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 41 (16) |
| Calendar | Mauretania - Juba II era |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius (25BC-40AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.94 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#432137 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Club draped with lion skin; bow to right, arrow and year to left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: R XXXXI
Comment
Spoerri-Butcher Group 36.
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Juba II (Caesarea) 41 (16) coin from Mauretania was minted during the reign of Juba II, who was a Roman client king of Mauretania (present-day Morocco) from 25 BC to 23 AD. The coin features an image of Juba II on one side and a Roman goddess on the other, symbolizing the kingdom's close ties with the Roman Empire. Despite being a small silver coin, it has a rich history and is highly sought after by collectors today.
