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Dupondius of Nero, Rome

Dupondius of Nero, Rome

r. 54 - 68 CE

Nero

Roman Imperial

Obv.: Laureate head of Nero r.; around, NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER[(M) P M TR P IMP P P]. Rev.: 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; above the steps in center, male figure stg. l., l. hand holding long scepter; above, MAC [AVG]; to l. and r., S-C; in exergue, [II] (with horizontal bar denoting numeral above).

Bronze

Roman Imperial period, Early

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