Nero. AD 54-68. Æ Dupondius (29mm, 11.85 g, 6h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck circa AD 65. Near VF.

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Lot: 391. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Nero. AD 54-68. Æ Dupondius (29mm, 11.85 g, 6h). Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck circa AD 65. Laureate head left, globe at point of neck / Façade 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. RIC I 402; WCN 507; Lyon 85. Green patina, rough surfaces, light scratches, small areas of smoothing. Near VF.

The Macellum Magnum was Nero's great provision-market, probably dating from AD 59. This magnificent structure, originally occupying the middle of a square lined with porticoes and shops, was located on the Caelian Hill. It survived in its original state until the late 4th century, when its dilapidated condition necessitated a major reconstruction. During the turbulent 5th century the building again fell into partial ruin and in the latter part of the century it was transformed under Pope Simplicius (468-482) into the church of S. Stefano Rotondo.

Closing Date and Time: 29 November 2023 at 12:10:00 ET.

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