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Diva Marciana. Died AD 112/4. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.13 g, 8h). Consecration issue. Rome mint. Struck under Trajan, September AD 112-117. NGC VF, 4/5, 4/5.
CNG Feature Auction 133
Lot: 555. Estimated: $ 750
Roman Imperial, Silver
Sold For $ 1 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.
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Diva Marciana. Died AD 112/4. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.13 g, 8h). Consecration issue. Rome mint. Struck under Trajan, September AD 112-117. Draped bust right, wearing stephane / Eagle with wings spread, standing left on bar or scepter, head right. RIC II 743 (Trajan); Woytek 7193 (same dies); RSC 4. Attractive old collection toning. In NGC encapsulation 1883452-002, graded VF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5.
Ex Heritage 3053 (17 January 2017), lot 35289; Heritage 3049 (8 September 2016), lot 30257; Frederick A. Walters Collection (A. Hess 211, 9 May 1932), lot 735.
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 133 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 15-16 September 2026.
CNG Feature Auction 133 – Session Two – Lot 309-594 will be held Tuesday morning, 15 September 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.
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