Artemide Aste s.r.l.
Auction LIII 2-3 May 2020
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Diva Poppaea and Diva Claudia (died 65 and 63 AD.). AE 20 mm. Caesarea, Trachonitis, Syria. Struck under Nero, c. 65 AD. D/ [DIV]A POPPAEA AVG. Distyle temple with seated figure of Poppea. R/ [DIVA] CLAVD NER [F]. Hexastyle temple with figure of Nero. RPC 4846. SNG ANS 858. C.(Claudia) 1 (Fr.200). AE. g. 4.25 mm. 20.00 RRR. An extremely rare dynastic issue. Lovely earthen dark green patina. VF.
The only coin issued on name of Claudia, Nero's daughter, who died in infancy in 63 AD. Poppaea, her mother, was kicked to death by Nero two years later.
The only coin issued on name of Claudia, Nero's daughter, who died in infancy in 63 AD. Poppaea, her mother, was kicked to death by Nero two years later.