© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Denarius - Ptolemy Caesarea
| Silver | 1.99 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 | 1.99 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#379457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two grain ears in saltire, palm branch between, crescent to upper right, [RΛ]-XX (date) across lower fields.
Script: Latin
Lettering: XX
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 side. This coin is significant because it highlights the influence of Roman culture and politics in Mauretania during that time period.
