Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 1377. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2004.  Sold For $950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

NERO. 54-68 AD. Æ Dupondius (14.90 gm). Rome mint. Struck circa 64 AD. Radiate head right / MAC AVG above, S C flanking steps, facade of the Macellum Magnum: statue standing facing on base within cylindrical tetrastyle entrance set on tiered base, upper tristyle story surmounted by ornate conical dome; two-story tristyle porch on either side, upper story ornamented with garlands and grill-work; II in exergue. RIC I 184 var. (S C across field); WCN 203 var. (same); SNR Milano 179 (same dies); BMCRE -; cf. Cohen 130. VF, attractive dark brown surfaces. A rare variety. ($500)