Nero, Rome mint, 3rd emission, ca. 64 AD.,
Æ Dupondius (ø 28-29 mm / 13,88 g), brass ("orichalcum"), axes coin alignment ↑↓ (ca. 180°),
Obv.: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P , his radiate head facing right. (RIC obverse type 31E).
Rev.: MAC - AV[G] / II / [S] - C , façade of the Macellus Magnus (a market building) shown as domed columnar structure flanked by two-storied wings with garlanded porticoes; in the centre, above the steps, a male figure standing l. on pedestal, holding long sceptre; below flanking in fields, S - C; in exergue Roman value number II (2 As).
RIC I, p. 162, no. 184 (scarce) ; BMC 193 var. (bust left) ; CBN 153, 312 ; MacDowall (WCN), NNM 161 172, 203 ; Bauten Roms cf. 34, 56-57 ; Fuchs 137, 133 / pl. 12, 133 .
same dies as www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=113286 ( Münzen & Medaillen GmbH (DE), Auction 11, Lot267 - 7. November 2002 ) .
The Macellum Magnum was a great provisions market building located on the Caelian Hill in Rome. The complex was built and dedicated by the emperor Nero in AD. 59 and the location of the ancient structure likely corresponded to the current location of the church of S. Stefano Rotondo.
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![64 AD., Nero, Rome mint, Dupondius, RIC 184.
Nero, Rome mint, 3rd emission, ca. 64 AD.,
Æ Dupondius (ø 28-29 mm / 13,88 g), brass ("orichalcum"), axes coin alignment ↑↓ (ca. 180°),
Obv.: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P , his radiate head facing right. (RIC obverse type 31E).
Rev.: MAC - AV[G] / II / [S] - C , façade of the Macellus Magnus (a market building) shown as domed columnar structure flanked by two-storied wings with garlanded porticoes; in the centre, above the steps, a male figure standing l. on pedestal, holding long sceptre; below flanking in fields, S - C; in exergue Roman value number II (2 As).
RIC I, p. 162, no. 184 (scarce) ; BMC 193 var. (bust left) ; CBN 153, 312 ; MacDowall (WCN), NNM 161 172, 203 ; Bauten Roms cf. 34, 56-57 ; Fuchs 137, 133 / pl. 12, 133 .
same dies as www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=113286 ( Münzen & Medaillen GmbH (DE), Auction 11, Lot267 - 7. November 2002 ) .
The Macellum Magnum was a great provisions market building located on the Caelian Hill in Rome. The complex was built and dedicated by the emperor Nero in AD. 59 and the location of the ancient structure likely corresponded to the current location of the church of S. Stefano Rotondo.
Schlüsselwörter: Nero Rome Dupondius façade Macellus Magnus market building garlanded porticoes male figure steps pedestal scepter Caelian Hill](images/image.gif?id=377073321006 "Klicken für Bild in voller Größe
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64 AD., Nero, Rome mint, Dupondius, RIC 184.
Nero, Rome mint, 3rd emission, ca. 64 AD.,
Æ Dupondius (ø 28-29 mm / 13,88 g), brass (\"orichalcum\"), axes coin alignment ↑↓ (ca. 180°),
Obv.: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P , his radiate head facing right. (RIC obverse type 31E).
Rev.: MAC - AV[G] / II / [S] - C , façade of the Macellus Magnus (a market building) shown as domed columnar structure flanked by two-storied wings with garlanded porticoes; in the centre, above the steps, a male figure standing l. on pedestal, holding long sceptre; below flanking in fields, S - C; in exergue Roman value number II (2 As).
RIC I, p. 162, no. 184 (scarce) ; BMC 193 var. (bust left) ; CBN 153, 312 ; MacDowall (WCN), NNM 161 172, 203 ; Bauten Roms cf. 34, 56-57 ; Fuchs 137, 133 / pl. 12, 133 .
same dies as www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=113286 ( Münzen & Medaillen GmbH (DE), Auction 11, Lot267 - 7. November 2002 ) .
The Macellum Magnum was a great provisions market building located on the Caelian Hill in Rome. The complex was built and dedicated by the emperor Nero in AD. 59 and the location of the ancient structure likely corresponded to the current location of the church of S. Stefano Rotondo.
Schlüsselwörter: Nero Rome Dupondius façade Macellus Magnus market building garlanded porticoes male figure steps pedestal scepter Caelian Hill")