bgr_960044 - MAURETANIA - MAURETANIAN KINGDOM - JUBA I Demi-unité
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Type : Demi-unité
Date: c. 60-50 AC.
Mint name / Town : Maurétanie, Iol (Cirta)
Metal : copper
Diameter : 22 mm
Orientation dies : 11 h.
Weight : 5,56 g.
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Flan mince, centré. Joli portrait. Usure importante mais régulière. Patine marron
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Obverse description : Tête de l'Afrique à droite, coiffée de la dépouille d'éléphant.
Reverse
Reverse legend : INSCRIPTION PUNIQUE (SYWB
Reverse description : Lion passant à droite, regardant de face.
Historical background
MAURETANIA - MAURETANIAN KINGDOM - JUBA I
(60-46 BC)
Juba I succeeded his father Hiempsal II in 60 BC Renowned for his arrogance and cruelty, he was noticed by Cicero and then quickly became Caesar's enemy. In the civil war between Pompey and Caesar, he sided with the former. Beaten at Thapsus in 46 BC, he fled, then was killed or committed suicide. His kingdom was conquered and did not become independent again until more than twenty years later with his son, Juba II.
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