Kingdom Of Numidia Juba I AR Denarius c.60-46 BC NGC G

CVC & Collectables presents an intriguing silver denarius of Juba I, King of Numidia, struck during the turbulent final decades of the Roman Republic. Certified NGC Good, this ancient North African issue carries distinctive historical character with noted countermarks, bending, and circulation wear, reflecting a long journey through antiquity. Juba I’s coinage remains closely connected to the dramatic conflicts involving Julius Caesar, Pompey, and the struggle for control of Rome itself.

Coin Highlights:

• Ruler: Juba I, King of Numidia (c. 60–46 BC)
• Denomination: AR Denarius
• Date: c. 60–46 BC
• Region: Kingdom of Numidia (North Africa)
• References: SNG Copenhagen 523
• Grade: NGC Good (Bent, Countermarks, Scratches)
• Metal: Silver
• Obverse: REX IVBA, diademed and draped bust right with scepter over shoulder
• Reverse: Octostyle temple with surrounding Neo-Punic legends

Emperor/King History:

• Reign: c. 60–46 BC
• Accession: Succeeded his father Hiempsal II as King of Numidia
• Key Events: Allied with Pompey’s faction during Caesar’s civil war
• Coinage & Propaganda: Combined Hellenistic portraiture with local Punic elements to reinforce royal legitimacy
• Legacy: Defeat by Caesar led to the end of an independent Numidian kingdom and incorporation into Roman territories

Collectibility:

Juba I coinage is highly desirable among collectors of Roman Republic-era history, North African kingdoms, and ancient silver issues. Examples with clear portraits and identifiable reverse elements are especially sought after due to the often crude production and heavy circulation of these pieces.

This certified NGC example also preserves evidence of its ancient circulation through countermarks and bending, features that many collectors appreciate as tangible reminders of a coin’s survival across more than two millennia.