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Æ Unit - Juba II and Cleopatra Selene Caesarea
| Issuer | Mauretania |
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| Year | 25 BC - 24 AD |
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| Reference(s) | CNNM#349, MAA#217, Copenhagen#614-616, Müller NM#99 |
| Obverse description | Diademed and draped bust of King Juba II facing right, depicted in a Hellenistic royal portrait style characteristic of Mauretanian coinage. The king's hair is rendered in fine strands falling over the neck, with a diadem visible above the brow. A dotted border encircles the inner field. The Latin legend REX IVBA is distributed around the effigy, with REX appearing to the right and IVBA to the left. |
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| Reverse description | A horse standing or prancing to the right, rendered in a bold, stylized manner typical of Mauretanian bronze coinage and reflecting the kingdom's celebrated equestrian heritage. The animal's mane and tail are indicated with summary but expressive strokes. The Greek legend KΛEOPATRA BACIΛICCA is distributed around the device in the field, identifying the co-ruler Queen Cleopatra Selene. A dotted border frames the composition. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
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