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Lot 269

Estimate: 600 USD
Price realized: 325 USD
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Marciana. Sestertius; Marciana; Rome, c. 112-3 AD, Sestertius, 23.26g. Woytek, MIR-720 (18 spec.); BM-1083; Paris-789; C-6 (350 Fr.). Obv: DIVA AVGVSTA - MARCIANA Bust draped r. Rx: CONSECRATIO around, S C in exergue, Eagle with spread wings standing l. on scepter, head r.Very few coins of Marciana-unfortunate sister of Trajan-exist. In fact, less than 20 are known. Many are worn like this coin, which although heavily circulated in ancient times, still bears a distinctive portrait of Marciana. This coin presents an affordable image of this rare Roman woman. Good
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