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Diva Matidia. Died AD 119. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.33 g, 7h). Rome mint. Struck under Hadrian, AD 119-120 (and later). DIVA · AVGVSTA MATIDIA, draped bust right, wearing hair in elaborate coiffure held in place by double stephane with raised "peak" at front, and pearl necklace / CONSECRATIO, Eagle standing left on scepter, with wings displayed. RIC II.3 2462 (same rev. die as illustration); Strack 137; RSC 6; BMCRE 330-1 (Hadrian). Lightly toned. Good VF. Rare. Well centered.
From the Thomas A. Palmer Collection, purchased from David Vagi, May 2000.
As Hadrian's mother-in-law, Matidia retained her title of Augusta into his reign, although her daughter Sabina, Hadrian's wife, was not immediately granted equal recognition. Upon Matidia's death in AD 199, Hadrian ordered an extensive commemorative coinage, including this attractive denarius. Sabina would not receive the imperial title until the death of Plotina in AD 122.
From the Thomas A. Palmer Collection, purchased from David Vagi, May 2000.
As Hadrian's mother-in-law, Matidia retained her title of Augusta into his reign, although her daughter Sabina, Hadrian's wife, was not immediately granted equal recognition. Upon Matidia's death in AD 199, Hadrian ordered an extensive commemorative coinage, including this attractive denarius. Sabina would not receive the imperial title until the death of Plotina in AD 122.