Roman Imperial, Marciana sister of Trajan (d.112 CE) Silver denarius, Rome mint
- Obverse: MARCIANA AVG SOROR IMP TRAIANI / Bust of Marciana, draped, right; hair coiled on top of head behind crescent-shaped diadem
- Reverse: CAES AVG GERMA DAC COS VI P P MATIDIA AVG / Matidia enthroned left, holding her right hand over child standing at her right knee, laying her left hand on head of child standing at her left side
Reference:
- RIC II 742 (Trajan)
- RSC 2
- Sear 3327
- BMC 531 (Trajan)
Other Information:
Per David Sear: This type was struck between the death of Marciana in late August 112 CE and her deification the following month. It shows that Matidia’s promotion to Imperial status followed immediately on her mother’s death.
