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Roman Silver Votive Figure of the God Mercury Roman Silver Votive Figure of the God Mercury Roman Silver Votive Figure of the God Mercury
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LOT 0634

Roman Silver Votive Figure of the God Mercury

1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.

1 1/8 in. (4.7 grams, 29 mm).

Modelled in the round, wearing a tightly-wrapped toga, his left arm bent and hand gripping the marsupium bag of coins; with full beard and hair parted neatly at the rear. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired in the 1980s.
From the collection of a London antiquarian.

CONDITION
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LOT 0634

Roman Silver Votive Figure of the God Mercury

Sold for (Inc. bp): £182

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