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Roman Imperial Coinage, Marcus Aurelius (161-180), Sestertius, Rome, c. 173, laureate bust right, rev. IMP VI COS III RELIG AVG, Mercury standing left on pedestal, holding caduceus and purse, within tetrastyle temple; on semi-circular pediment, tortoise, cock, ram, caduceus, winged helmet and purse, 24.54g/12h (RIC 1075; MIR 18, 258-6/32; Hill, Monuments 53). Very fine with handsome two-tone brown patina, rare £400-500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Stephen Alexander Collection of Ancient Coins.

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