Exceptional Bronze Steelyard Weight Modeled After the Emperor Nero. Roman. Late 1st-3rd Centuries AD.

CNG Feature Auction 123
Lot: 1114. Estimated: $ 7 500

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Sold For $ 10 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Exceptional Bronze Steelyard Weight Modeled After the Emperor Nero. Roman. Late 1st-3rd Centuries AD. (4-1/8” x 3-1/2” x 1-3/4”, 445g) Youthful bust with features resembling Nero wearing diadem of roses and vines with streamers hanging across his shoulders, lion’s skin draped over his left shoulder. Pierced for suspension, remnants of mounting post remain. Pleasing natural patina with minimal deposits. Website shipping rates do not apply.

Ex Joel Malter collection, purchased from Jerome Eisenberg in 1999. From an old Cologne Collection.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 123 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 23-24 May 2023. This lot is in Session Four, which will begin 24 May 2023 at 2 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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