Note 14 — PERIPLUS OF THE ERYTHRÆAN SEA.
John Watson McCrindle translation
Nero gave for one 300 talents = £58,125. They were first seen at Rome in the triumphal procession of Pompey. [May these not have been of emerald, or even ruby?—J. B.]
John Watson McCrindle translation
Nero gave for one 300 talents = £58,125. They were first seen at Rome in the triumphal procession of Pompey. [May these not have been of emerald, or even ruby?—J. B.]