Poppaea, second wife of Nero (died 65 AD). AE 25 mm. Perinthus mint, Thrace. Reign of Nero, 59-63 AD. Obv. ΠOΠΠAIA ΣEBAΣTH. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. Π-E. Headdress of Isis between two corn-ears within laurel wreath. RPC 1756. Varbanov III, 27. AE. g. 8.70 R. Rare. A very attractive example, perfectly centred and superb. Lovely glossy olive-green patina. Good VF/About EF.
Dr. Busso Peus 398, lot 636.