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Marciana. Silver Denarius (3.28 g), Augusta, ca. AD 105-112/4.
Rome,
under Trajan, AD 114. DIVA AVGVSTA MARCIANA, diademed and
draped bust of Marciana right, hair in elaborately coifed row curls above
brow and bound into tight bun high at back of head.
Reverse:
CON-
SECRATIO, eagle, with wings displayed, standing left, head right. RIC
743; Woytek 719; BMC 650; RSC 4. Boldly struck and well centered with
incredibly sharp detail. Delicate old cabinet toning adds to its appeal.
An
absolutely marvelous example of this important rarity! Easily one of the
finest known
.
Superb Extremely Fine.
Marciana was Trajan’s elder sister, and from all accounts they were very
close. After her husband died in AD 78, she and her daughter, Matidia,
livedwith Trajanandhiswife, Plotina. Shenever remarriedandcontinued
to live with Trajan and Plotina until she died, probably in AD 112 or 114.
Estimated Value ............................................................. $25,000 - 30,000
Ex NFA VI (27-28 February 1979), 709.
