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The image shows a display case containing a collection of 36 silver imitation Roman sestertii coins from the 18th century. The case has a red velvet background with gold trim and a series of small gold fleurs-de-lis. The coins are arranged in a grid pattern in individual circular slots on the case. Each coin depicts a different Roman emperor or scene. There is a small information plaque beneath the display with a black background and white text. The plaque states that the pieces originally belonged to Charles d'Orléans de Rotheil (1691-1744), a collector of some of the greatest and most renowned coins in Europe. The coins were acquired for the Museum of Medals of the Royal Library in 1746. The coins are known as sestertii which were imitations of coins of the Renaissance. The plaque states that the coins were probably made by artists of the Renaissance. The information plaque is located in the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid, Spain, at the coordinates 40.424, -3.689.
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