© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
Denarius - Ptolemy Caesarea
28 year| Silver | 2.33 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Mauretania |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy (24-40) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 28 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius (25BC-40AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.33 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#380326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Curule chair with wreath and scepter; RA VIII in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RA VIII
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Ptolemy (Caesarea) (28) coin from Mauretania is that it features a unique blend of Egyptian and Roman influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin bears the image of Ptolemy II, while the reverse (back) side features a representation of the Egyptian goddess Isis, highlighting the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Ptolemaic period.
