New video and coin. Nero (54-68 AD), Billon Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, circa 63-64 (year 10), Geissen 157, Dattari-Savio Pl. 7, 196, RPC 5275 (14.16 g, 24.70 mm) Obverse: Radiate head of Nero right. (ΝΕΡΩ ΚΛΑΥ ΚΑΙΣ Σ)ΕΒ ΓΕΡ ΑΥ [Neron Klaudios Kaisar Sebastos Germanikos Autokrator (Nero Claudius Cesar August Germanicus Emperor)] Reverse: Draped bust of Poppea right; in front, LI. ΠΟΠΠΑΙΑ ΣΕΒΑΣΗ LΙΑ [Poppaia Sebaste (Poppaea Augusta)]
Fantastic example. Poppaea (63 - 65 A.D.) Billon tetradrachm O: NEPΩ KΛAY KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP AY, radiate head right. R.ΠOΠΠAIA ΣEBAΣTH, draped bust of Poppaea right, date LI right (year 10). Alexandria mint 63 - 64 A.D. 12.5g 25mm Milne 216, Curtis 132, RPC I 5275, Geissen 157 Ex. Harlen J. Berk
He was also accused of killing his mother Agrippina Jr. (who was, in turn, accused of a bunch of other royal murders). Here's their Drachm from Caesarea in Cappadocia: Nero & Agrippina II AR Drachm (18mm, 3.68g, 12h), Caesarea, c. 54/5 CE. Countermark “KK” in rectangular incuse. Ex Trau Collection 394 = Niggeler Collection 659 = Merani Collection 139, et al. = CNR 73 = Howgego 850i, ex. 6 = Sydenham-Malloy 79a = Burns 4.23 = RPC I 3637, ex.5 (this coin)
I have discussed Agrippina Jr.’s murder in the video. I don’t yet have a coin depicting her though. This is an excellent example. Thanks for sharing!
