Denarius - Ptolemy (Caesarea) (39-40) front Denarius - Ptolemy (Caesarea) (39-40) back
Denarius - Ptolemy (Caesarea) (39-40) photo
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Denarius - Ptolemy Caesarea

 
Silver 1.79 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Mauretania
King
Ptolemy (24-40)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
39-40
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius (25BC-40AD)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.79 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#379393
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Upright club; RA XX (date) across fields.

Script: Latin

Lettering: RA XX

Comment

Unpublished in the standard references with this date, only 3 examples known.
Mazzard -, for type cf. 430-5; MAA -.

Interesting fact

The Denarius - Ptolemy (Caesarea) (39-40) from Mauretania, made of Silver weighing 1.79g, features an image of Ptolemy, the Roman Emperor, on one side and an image of Caesarea, the Roman goddess, on the other. This coin was used as a means of exchange and was widely circulated during its time. It's an interesting piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political systems of the Roman Empire during that period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (39-40)  - - - - - -

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