Watch List notes:

Nero, 54-68. Dupondius (Orichalcum, 29 mm, 10.66 g, 7 h), Lugdunum, circa 65. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P Laurate head of Nero to left, globe at point of neck. Rev. MAC - AVG / S - C Façade of the Macellum Magnum: statue standing facing on base within cylindrical tetrastyle entrance set on tiered base, upper tristyle story surmounted by ornate conical dome; two-story distyle porch to left; tristyle porch to right. BMC 336. Cohen 129. RIC 400. Attractive light-green patina. About very fine.


The Macellum Magnum was a market building located on the Caelian Hill in Rome. The complex was built and dedicated in 59 by the emperor Nero. The location of the ancient structure likely correspondeds with the current location of the church of S. Stefano Rotondo.