Pompeii - Roman Coins and the Coins buried by Mount Vesuvius (79AD) - Replica Coins

The first settlements around Pompeii started to appear during the middle Bronze Age. By the sixth century B.C., Pompeii became a permanent settlement, that included buildings such as a Temple to Apollo and a Temple of Hercules and Minerva. On August 24, 79 A.D Mount Vesuvius erupted and the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum were buried and over 25,000 people perished. In 1599 A.D. Pompeii was rediscovered with Herculaneum uncovered in 1738. The excavation of Pompeii provided an intimate understanding of the society, art, and architecture of Roman life in the first century A.D. Our Historical Replica Sets of Pompeii includes six replicas of Roman coins found in Pompeii. Tiberius, Bronze As. The obverse shows the bare head of Tiberius facing left. The reverse shows S C. The original of this coin was struck in 22 A.D. (Sear 1770) Claudius, Gold Aureus. The laureate head of Claudius facing right is on the obverse side of this coin. The reverse shows Agrippina Junior, his fourth wife. The original coin was struck in Lugdunum in 51 AD. (Sear 1885) Vespasian, Gold Aureus. The obverse shows the head of Vespasian facing right. The reverse shows Victory facing left on the globe holding a wreath and a palm. The original was struck in Rome in 73 A.D. (Sear 2256) Nero, Copper Sestertius. The obverse shows Nero facing left. Reverse shows Annonia standing right holding a cornucopia facing Ceres seated left holding a corn ears and a torc. Between them is the stern of a ship in the background. The original of this coin was struck in Lugdunum 65 A.D.(Sear 1952) Augustus, Copper As. The obverse shows Augustus facing left. The reverse shows the facade of an altar enclosure. The original was issued to honor Augustus and was struck by Tiberius in Rome between 22 to 30 A.D. (Sear 1789) Caligula, Brass As. The obverse shows Caligula facing left. The reverse shows Vesta seated left holding a patera and a scepter. The original was struck in Rome in 37 A.D. (Sear 1803) All coins are made of lead free pewter and plated with copper, brass, or gold. In accordance with the Hobby Protection Act all coins are stamped COPY on the reverse.

Coins on 5 x 7 Display Card, In Protective Sleeve and Suitable for Framing. Made in the USA