Nero (54-68), Dupondius, Rome, c. 64; Æ (16,39 g; 29 mm; 6 h)

NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P Radiate head of Nero r.; Rv. MAC-AVG Frontal view of the Macellum Magnum, its domed central section in two stories and approached by steps, flanked by two-storied wings of unequal height, with porticoes; male figure standing left in center above the steps, grounded scepter in second; S-C across fields, II (mark of value) below steps. RIC I 184. Olive green patina with yellowish shades. Good very fine.


The Macellum Magnum, located in Rome, was an ancient Roman market building renowned for its grand scale and architectural significance, serving as a central hub for commerce and trade in the Imperial city. Constructed during the reign of Emperor Nero in the 1st century AD, it played a crucial role in the daily life of Romans, offering a wide variety of goods ranging from foodstuffs to luxury items.