NERO & wife POPPAEA 64AD Alexandria Egypt Tetradrachm BIG Roman Coin - $225 - (Kansas City, MO)
extremely nice coin with clear legends and strong portraits. Billon tetradrachm, RPC I 5282, Geissen 168, Kampmann 14.85, Milne 223, SRCV I 2002, F, centered, toned, flat strike, Alexandria mint, weight 12.875g, maximum diameter 25.4mm, die axis 0o, 64 - 65 A.D.; obverse NEP? K?AY KAIS SEB GEP AY, radiate head right; reverse ?O??AIA SEBASTH, draped bust of Poppaea right, date L IA right (year 11)former Forumancientcoins coin Poppaea was renowned for her beauty and voluptuous extravagance. Nero divorced his first wife Octavia to marry her in 62 A.D. Three years later, in a fit of anger, Nero kicked her in the abdomen. Pregnant, she died from her injuries. Coin is 100% guaranteed to be genuine The buyer is responsible for any import duties or taxes placed by their country. Payment is due within one week (7 days) of the end of the auction.
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