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Denarius depicting Marcianna (Trajan's sister; during Trajan's reign 98–117) and Matidia the Elder (Trajan's niece; 68–119) — iconography includes patera, children, and busts. Obv.: bust of Marcianna facing right, hair tied with a necklace, topped with a jewel; rim inscription: MARCIANA AVG SOROR IMP TRAIANI. Rev.: Matidia sits between two children, holding a patera in her right hand, resting her left on a chair; rim inscription: CAES AVG GERMA DAC COS VI PP; legend in the field: MATIDIA AVG. Date: 112–113. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin, weight 2.99 g.

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Denarius depicting Marcianna Trajan's sister Trajan's reign 98–117 Matidia Elder Trajan's niece 68–119 iconography includes patera children busts Obv. bust facing right hair tied necklace topped jewel rim inscription Marciana Avg Soror Imp Traiani Rev. Matidia sits two children holding right hand resting left chair Caes Avg Germa Dac Cos Vi Pp legend field Matidia Avg Date 112–113 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.99 g circular worn coin textured surface white background coin seated human figure relief draped clothing arm extended areas darker tarnish lighter worn silver-gray face small nick rim.