AR Denarius, Lugdunum. As, 13.20 g - Senatorial coinage, Rome Bare head left. Bare head left. Banded yellow and orange agate. Draped bust of laureate Nero with sistrum.
Portrait represents ca.
SF 3400.- Nero s fascination for Egypt induced by his adviser Balbillus is well known, as that his second wife Poppaea s family belonged to Isis followers. Until now, there was no evidence of the emperor s adherence to this deity. The datation of this miniature work of art confirms the historical events. In year 62 AD, Nero liberated himself from Seneca s tutelage and married Poppaea.