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Diva Marciana. Died AD 112/4. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.12 g, 6h). Consecration issue. Rome mint. Struck under Trajan, September AD 112-117. VF.
CNG Feature Auction 130
Lot: 476. Estimated: $ 1 000
Roman Imperial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver
Sold For $ 2 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.
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Diva Marciana. Died AD 112/4. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.12 g, 6h). Consecration issue. Rome mint. Struck under Trajan, September AD 112-117. Draped bust right, wearing stephane upright on head, in front of which her hair is built up in three tiers, the hair is massed at top and back of head in a coil / Carpentum drawn left by two mules, the top is ornamented with fleurettes, the front with figures, the side with figures and two wreaths. RIC II 746 (Trajan); Woytek 7232 (same dies); RSC 10. Minor flan flaws. VF. Rare.
There is very little in the historical record of Ulpia Marciana, Trajan’s sister. Unlike many other imperial relatives during the Empire, she is reputed to have been of very high character. During Trajan’s reign, Marciana lived as a widow and did not take another husband. She was a close friend of Trajan’s wife, Plotina, and both jointly accepted the title of Augusta in AD 105 (which they had both rejected in AD 98). The date of her death is debatable, and although some scholars believe she died in the year she was hailed Augusta, her death is commonly placed in AD 112 or 114.
The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 130 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 23-24 September 2025. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 23 September at 2 PM ET.
Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.
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