Lot 283
Marciana, sister of Trajan. Silver Denarius (3.15 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: CONSECRATIO, eagle, with wings displayed, standing left, head right. RIC 743; Woytek 719; BMC 650; RSC 4. Very Rare. Light attractive tone and a wonderful portrait. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP
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, lived with Trajan and his wife, Plotina. She never remarried and continued to live with Trajan and Plotina until she died, probably in AD 112 or 114.
Peter Corcoran Collection, Ex NAC 98 (12 December 2016), 1161.
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