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Notes: Nero was known for his rule with extravagance, controversy & tyranny. This era saw the rise of Poppaea Sabina, Nero's second wife, who was both a political influencer and the muse of Roman art and culture. Nero infamously is recorded to have kicked Poppaea to death while she was pregnant also killing her unborn child. The incident occurred after a heated argument where Poppaea reportedly criticized Nero for spending too much time at the races Coin type: Roman Provincial Ruler: Nero (Augustus) Region, City: Galatia, Tavium Coin: Orichalcum Diassarion Obverse: ΝΕΡΩΝΟΣ - ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΥ - Laureate Head of Nero Facing Right; CM of Capricorn Left in Incuse Circle Below Chin Reverse: ΠΟΠΠAIAΣ - ΣEBAΣTHΣ - Draped Bust of Poppaea Facing Right Mint: (62-65 AD) Wt./Size/Axis: 11.63g / 28mm / 11H References: RPC I 3562 SNG Paris 2400 SNG von Aulock 6117 Howgego - (for countermark) A63010