Nero. AD 54-68. Æ Dupondius (26.5mm, 11.63 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 64.

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Lot: 743. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Nero. AD 54-68. Æ Dupondius (26.5mm, 11.63 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 64. Radiate head right / 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 184; WCN 203. Brown surfaces. 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: 27 January 2021 at 14:07:20 ET.

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