Ancient Coins: GREEK SILVER: Kings of Numidia, Juba I, c.60-46 B.C.

AR Drachm, 3.99g. 20 mm. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Juba to right; scepter over shoulder.  Rev. Punic legend. Octastyle temple.  Mazard 84.  SNG COP 523; some minor green encrustation.   Attractive toning and with the portrait struck in unusually high relief. 

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Proschowsky collection, Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Auction 245, 1970, lot 937

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