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W. Vanacker, 2013"Numismatic sources from the protectorate of Mauretania have been overlooked significantly in modern historical research concerning the conflicts in Mauretania and the province of Africa Proconsularis—particularly during the early first century AD. Accordingly, this paper aims to fill the void and intends to highlight and address the importance associated with the reconstruction of the Gaetulian War and the Revolt of Tacfarinas—both of which constitute major rebellions on the southern fringes of the Roman Empire. The analysis of the numismatic data leads to alternative reconstructions—not merely of the date of the Revolt of Tacfarinas but also concerning the overall role and successfulness of the client kings of Mauretania in ensuring the overthrow of the (semi)nomadic tribes who populated the North African interior at this time. Importantly, these considerations led subsequently to significant insights concerning the downfall of the protectorate."