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Denarius - Matidia and Sabina PIETAS AVGVST

Features

Issuer RomeRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 98-117
Value 1 Denarius
Currency Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition Silver
Weight 3 g
Diameter 17.5 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
253744
References RIC II# 759 (denarius)
Harold Mattingly, Edward Allen Sydenham; 1926. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 2. Vespasian to Hadrian. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
, OCRE# ric.2.tr.759_denarius
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/)
, BMC RE# 660
British Museum (publisher). Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum. British Museum, London, United Kingdom (6 volumes).
, RSC# 10
B.A. Seaby (publisher). Roman Silver Coins. B.A. Seaby, London, United Kingdom (5 volumes).

Obverse

Bust of Matidia, draped, right; hair coiled and jeweled on top of head; hair in front decorated with by comb, with aigret.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MATIDIA AVG DIVAE MARCIANAE F

Unabridged legend: Matidia Augusta, Divae Marcianae Filia.

Translation: [Salonia] Matidia, the venerable daughter of the divine [Ulpia] Marciana.

Reverse

Matidia standing front, head left, placing her hands on the heads of Sabina and Matidia the younger.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PIETAS AVGVST

Unabridged legend: Pietas Augusti.

Translation: Piety of the Emperor.

Mint

Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)

Comments

Mass varies: 2.33–3.34 g;
Diameter varies: 16.5–18 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

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ND (98-117)  Photo $ 3800

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius - Matidia and Sabina (PIETAS AVGVST)
Leu Numismatik
Auction 14
Lot 209
Internet Archive
14 Oct 2023 VF USD 6049.93
(CHF 4800.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius - Matidia and Sabina (PIETAS AVGVST)
Roma Numismatics
E-Sale 112
Lot 965
Internet Archive
7 Sep 2023 VF USD 1874.67
(GBP 1400.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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