Caption

Sestertius, Trajan (53–117; Roman emperor 98–117). Obverse: bust of Matidia the Elder (Trajan's niece; 68–119), dressed in a robe, hair tied with a necklace and topped with a precious stone, right; rim inscription: MATIDIA AVG DIVAE MARCIANAE F. Reverse: Matidia stands straight, head turned left, hands held above Sabina (Roman empress; 85–137) and Matidia the Younger; rim inscription: PIETAS AVGVST. Date: 98–117. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin (sestertius), weight 28.07 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A38_177

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Keywords

Sestertius Trajan 53–117 Roman emperor 98–117 Obverse bust Matidia Elder Trajan's niece 68–119 dressed robe hair tied necklace topped precious stone right rim inscription Matidia Avg Divae Marcianae F Reverse stands straight head turned left hands held Sabina Roman empress 85–137 Younger Pietas Avgvst Date Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin sestertius weight 28.07 g round metal object worn raised profile person facing showing facial features hairstyle band headpiece surface areas smooth wear textured corrosion object displays ringed border edge curved band raised decorative elements following contour colors visible include dark brown greenish patina coppery highlights.