Lot 74
Kings of Mauretania, Juba II (25 BC – AD 24) AR Denarius

Ancient, Medieval & Milled British, World & Islamic Coins | 113
Auction: 18 October 2023 at 10:00 BST
£78
Description
Kings of Mauretania, Juba II (25 BC – AD 24) AR Denarius, mint of Caesarea, 2.74g. REX IVBA, diademed head of Juba II facing right. Rev. Draped bust of Africa facing right, wearing an elephant‑skin headdress, two spears behind. (Mazard 126; SNG Copenhagen 554). Broken – in two pieces. Some chipping. Pieces Good Very Fine and toned. Very Rare.
Footnote
Acquired from Baldwin’s (13/11/1970). ‘…priced at. £10 but thrown in for free by Mr Bendall in spite of my wishing to pay full price for it’ – quote from the collector in their collection catalogue.

