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Auction 84  20 May 2015
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Lot 926

Estimate: 10 000 CHF
Price realized: 30 000 CHF
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The Roman Empire
Nero augustus, 54 – 68

Dupondius, Lugdunum circa 65, Æ 13.66 g. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P Laureate head l. Rev. MAC – AVG Façade of the Macellus Magnus shown as domed columnar structure flanked by two-storied wings with garlanded porticoes; in the centre, above the steps, male figure standing l. on pedestal, holding long sceptre. In exergue, S – C. C 128 var. BMC –. RIC 399. CBN –.
Rare and possibly the finest specimen known. A finely detailed reverse composition prefectly
struck and centered and with a wonderful enamel-like green patina, good extremely fine

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