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Denarius - Ptolemy Caesarea
| Silver | 1.90 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Mauretania |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy (24-40) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 39-40 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius (25BC-40AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.90 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#379382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Kerykeion/caduceus between grain ears; crescent above, RA XX (date) across fields.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RA XX
Comment
Unpublished in the standard references, only 2 examples known.Interesting fact
The Denarius - Ptolemy (Caesarea) (39-40) from Mauretania was minted during the reign of Ptolemy, who was a Roman client king of Mauretania, a region located in present-day Morocco. The coin features an image of Ptolemy on one side and an image of Caesarea, the capital city of Mauretania, on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed 1.90 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin is highly valued by collectors today due to its historical significance and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (39-40) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Ptolemy (Caesarea) (39-40) coin.
