IONIA, Smyrna. Nero, with Poppaea. AD 54-68. Æ (25mm, 9.65 g, 12h). Klaros, strategos, and Hermogenes, magistrate. Struck AD 62-65.Electronic Auction 490 Merani Collection – Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 3 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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IONIA, Smyrna. Nero, with Poppaea. AD 54-68. Æ (25mm, 9.65 g, 12h). Klaros, strategos, and Hermogenes, magistrate. Struck AD 62-65. Laureate head of Nero and draped bust of Poppaea, vis-à-vis / Jupiter enthroned left, holding scepter. Klose 12 (V6/R9); RPC I 2482.20 (this coin). Green patina, worn at highest points, traces of earthen deposits, some flan preparation marks. VF. Rare. |