Naville Numismatics Ltd.
Auction 32 18 Jun 2017
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Judaea, Caesarea Panias Diva Poppaea and Diva Claudia. Died 65 CE and 63 CE, respectively Bronze circa 65-68, Æ 20mm., 5.69g. Distyle temple set upon high podium, containing statue of Diva Poppaea seated l. Rev. Hexastyle temple set upon high podium, containing statue of Diva Claudia left on basis. Meshorer 354. Hendin 1270. RPC 4846.
Brown tone, Very Fine.
The obverse of this coin honors Poppaea, Nero's (and previously Otho's) wife. In January of 63 she gave birth to Claudia, who survived only four months. This is the only coinage issued in the name of Nero's daughter. According to Suetonius, Nero killed Poppaea, while pregnant with another child, by kicking her in the abdomen.
Brown tone, Very Fine.
The obverse of this coin honors Poppaea, Nero's (and previously Otho's) wife. In January of 63 she gave birth to Claudia, who survived only four months. This is the only coinage issued in the name of Nero's daughter. According to Suetonius, Nero killed Poppaea, while pregnant with another child, by kicking her in the abdomen.