Diva Marciana AE Sestertius – Elephant Drawn Carriage (Extremely Rare Type)

Roman Imperial Coin – Bronze Sestertius of Marciana

Obv: DIVA AVGVSTA MARCIANA , Bust of Marciana, draped, right; hair coiled on top of head behind cresent-shaped diadem.

Rev: EX SENATVS CONSVLTO S C, Marciana seated in elephant driven car right, holding patera and sceptre

112 – 117 AD. · Rome Mint · RIC 750

19.5g · 32mm

Marciana was the elder sister of Emperor Trajan and was highly respected in Roman society, even being awarded the title of Augusta, a rare honor for anyone but the wife of the Emperor. Known for her loyalty and close bond with her brother, she remained influential in his court and was deeply mourned upon her death, after which she was deified.

Types of Marciana are extremely rare.