Nero. AD 54-68. Æ Dupondius (27.5mm, 14.71 g, 5h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 64. NGC VF, 4/5, 3/5, Fine Style.

Triton XXIX – Session 6
Lot: 6228. Estimated: $ 400

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Nero. AD 54-68. Æ Dupondius (27.5mm, 14.71 g, 5h). 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; II (mark of value) in exergue. RIC I 184; WCN 203. In NGC encapsulation 3762223-013, graded VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 3/5, Fine Style.

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: 22 January 2026 at 11:15:40 ET.



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