Judaea, Herodian Dynasty. Pre Royal Coinage of Agrippa II. Struck under Nero. Caesarea Paneas, AD 65-68. Diva Poppaea and Diva Claudia. Æ (4.93 g), died AD 65 and AD 63 respectively. Statue of Diva Poppaea seated left within distyle temple set upon high podium. Rev. Statue of Diva Claudia standing left within hexastyle temple set upon high podium. Hendin 1270; TJC 354; RPC 4846. The only coin issued in the name of Nero's daughter, Claudia, who died in infancy. Dark green patina with earthen highlights. Excellent detail, scarce. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $400 - UP
From the Palm Desert Collection. Purchased from Superior in the 1970s.