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Damnatio
memoriae: modern name for the official condemnation of the memory of a Roman
emperor by the Senate. It is the opposite of apotheosis, which means that a
deceased emperor is believed to have ascended to heaven. Thiks piece proofs this damnatio by bthe countermark of Galba. Very interesting piece of history!
BITHYNIA. Nicaea. Nero with Poppaea (54-68). Ae..
Obv: NEPΩN KΛAYΔIOΣ KAIΣAP ΣEBAΣTOΣ ΓE.
Radiate head of Nero right; c/m: GALBA.
Rev: ΠOΠΠAIA ΣEBAΣTH.
Poppaea (as Securitas) seated right on throne.
RPC 2060. C/m: Howgego 591.
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 12.47 g.
Diameter: 26 mm.