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Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AV aureus (19mm, 7.33 gm, 5h). ANACS XF 45. Rome, ca. AD 64-66. NERO CAESAR-AVGVSTVS, laureate bust of Nero right / AVGVSTVS-AVGVSTA, Nero (on left), standing facing, radiate head left, patera in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left, and Poppaea Sabina (on right), standing facing, veiled head left, patera in outstretched right hand, cradling cornucopia in left arm. Calicó 401 (AD 64-68). RIC I 44 and 56. Handsome portrait of an older Nero with slight beard on a toned satiny flan. A fascinating reverse type with the emperor and empress in the guise of Sol and a goddess.
Ex Kasvin Collection (Roxbury's Auction House, Auction 108, 9 July 2021), lot 1764
Born in Pompeii in AD 30, Poppaea Sabina was known as being as beautiful as she was ambitious. Before becoming Nero's second wife, she was married two times prior: first to Rufrius Crispinus and then to one of Nero's good friends and attempted successor, Otho. After Otho introduced the emperor to his wife, Nero became infatuated with her, sending Otho away to Lusitiana, so that Nero and Poppaea Sabina could engage in a long love affair. After Poppaea became pregnant with his child, Nero swiftly divorced his first wife, Claudia Octavia, and married Poppaea 12 days later, in AD 62. Upon the birth of their daughter, Claudia, Nero bestowed the title of "Augusta" to his daughter and wife. Unfortunately, their daughter died a few short months later.
This intriguing coin is believed to be the only official issue to bear the image of Poppaea Sabina, with her title of "Augusta" along with Nero and his title "Augustus." This coin depicts Nero in the guise of the god, Sol and Poppaea Sabina as a goddess. This was a trend that was popularized by the Flavians, often depicting the empresses in the guise of Venus.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-nero-as-augustus-ad-54-68-av-aureus-19mm-733-gm-5h-anacs-xf-45/a/3107-30056.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3107-05032023
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Estimate: 8000-10000 USD
Nero, as Augustus (AD 54-68). AV aureus (19mm, 7.33 gm, 5h). ANACS XF 45. Rome, ca. AD 64-66. NERO CAESAR-AVGVSTVS, laureate bust of Nero right / AVGVSTVS-AVGVSTA, Nero (on left), standing facing, radiate head left, patera in outstretched right hand, grounded scepter in left, and Poppaea Sabina (on right), standing facing, veiled head left, patera in outstretched right hand, cradling cornucopia in left arm. Calicó 401 (AD 64-68). RIC I 44 and 56. Handsome portrait of an older Nero with slight beard on a toned satiny flan. A fascinating reverse type with the emperor and empress in the guise of Sol and a goddess.
Ex Kasvin Collection (Roxbury's Auction House, Auction 108, 9 July 2021), lot 1764
Born in Pompeii in AD 30, Poppaea Sabina was known as being as beautiful as she was ambitious. Before becoming Nero's second wife, she was married two times prior: first to Rufrius Crispinus and then to one of Nero's good friends and attempted successor, Otho. After Otho introduced the emperor to his wife, Nero became infatuated with her, sending Otho away to Lusitiana, so that Nero and Poppaea Sabina could engage in a long love affair. After Poppaea became pregnant with his child, Nero swiftly divorced his first wife, Claudia Octavia, and married Poppaea 12 days later, in AD 62. Upon the birth of their daughter, Claudia, Nero bestowed the title of "Augusta" to his daughter and wife. Unfortunately, their daughter died a few short months later.
This intriguing coin is believed to be the only official issue to bear the image of Poppaea Sabina, with her title of "Augusta" along with Nero and his title "Augustus." This coin depicts Nero in the guise of the god, Sol and Poppaea Sabina as a goddess. This was a trend that was popularized by the Flavians, often depicting the empresses in the guise of Venus.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-nero-as-augustus-ad-54-68-av-aureus-19mm-733-gm-5h-anacs-xf-45/a/3107-30056.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3107-05032023
HID02906262019
© 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 8000-10000 USD