Husband and Wife - Nero & Poppaea, Tetradrachm, struck 137-138 AD in AD Egypt, Alexandria
My favorite of all tetradrachmas I have for sale. This one shows Nero and his wife Poppaea. I have never had an ancient coin with both the emperor and empress on the same coin.
To appreciate the pendant's size, the relief of the coin and the shape of the bail, see the picture showing the coin next to a US quarter. The coin was first set in a gold bezel, which was then hammered over the edge of both sides. This was then sanded and polished. This pendant is built to last.
Comes with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin
-- Coin information:
Tetradrachm of Nero, struck in Alexandria, Egypt AD in 64 or 65 AD. Size: 22,5 mm, 12,90 gr
Obverse: bust right, wearing aegis. Reverse: AY TO KPA, eagle standing left, palm frond behind; L IA (date) in left field
Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus , was the fifth Roman emperor and final emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, reigning from AD 54 until his death in AD 68. He was adopted by the Roman emperor Claudius at the age of 13 and succeeded him on the throne. Nero was popular with the members of his Praetorian Guard and lower-class commoners in Rome and its provinces, but he was deeply resented by the Roman aristocracy. Most contemporary sources describe him as tyrannical, self-indulgent, and debauched. After being declared a public enemy by the Roman Senate, he committed suicide at age 30. Nero
My favorite of all tetradrachmas I have for sale. This one shows Nero and his wife Poppaea. I have never had an ancient coin with both the emperor and empress on the same coin.
To appreciate the pendant's size, the relief of the coin and the shape of the bail, see the picture showing the coin next to a US quarter. The coin was first set in a gold bezel, which was then hammered over the edge of both sides. This was then sanded and polished. This pendant is built to last.
Comes with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin
-- Coin information:
Tetradrachm of Nero, struck in Alexandria, Egypt AD in 64 or 65 AD. Size: 22,5 mm, 12,90 gr
Obverse: bust right, wearing aegis. Reverse: AY TO KPA, eagle standing left, palm frond behind; L IA (date) in left field
Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus , was the fifth Roman emperor and final emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, reigning from AD 54 until his death in AD 68. He was adopted by the Roman emperor Claudius at the age of 13 and succeeded him on the throne. Nero was popular with the members of his Praetorian Guard and lower-class commoners in Rome and its provinces, but he was deeply resented by the Roman aristocracy. Most contemporary sources describe him as tyrannical, self-indulgent, and debauched. After being declared a public enemy by the Roman Senate, he committed suicide at age 30. Nero
My favorite of all tetradrachmas I have for sale. This one shows Nero and his wife Poppaea. I have never had an ancient coin with both the emperor and empress on the same coin.
To appreciate the pendant's size, the relief of the coin and the shape of the bail, see the picture showing the coin next to a US quarter. The coin was first set in a gold bezel, which was then hammered over the edge of both sides. This was then sanded and polished. This pendant is built to last.
Comes with certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin
-- Coin information:
Tetradrachm of Nero, struck in Alexandria, Egypt AD in 64 or 65 AD. Size: 22,5 mm, 12,90 gr
Obverse: bust right, wearing aegis. Reverse: AY TO KPA, eagle standing left, palm frond behind; L IA (date) in left field
Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus , was the fifth Roman emperor and final emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, reigning from AD 54 until his death in AD 68. He was adopted by the Roman emperor Claudius at the age of 13 and succeeded him on the throne. Nero was popular with the members of his Praetorian Guard and lower-class commoners in Rome and its provinces, but he was deeply resented by the Roman aristocracy. Most contemporary sources describe him as tyrannical, self-indulgent, and debauched. After being declared a public enemy by the Roman Senate, he committed suicide at age 30. Nero
All coin jewelry comes with the following items:
- Certificate which guarantees authenticity and provides background information (listed below) on the acquired coin(s)
- Sterling silver chain and jewelry pouch
