Didia Clara
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Didia Clara, AR Denarius, April-June, 193, Rome
DIDIA CLA_RA . AVG
Draped bust right, hair weaved in rows and tucked at back of head in weaved bun pattern, lock of hair falling across neck
HILA_R-TEMPOR ...
Manlia Scantilla
Didia Clara
Pescennius Niger (193-194)
Clodius Albinus (193-197)
Septimius Severus (193 - 211) ...
Between these two issues, the spelling of the family name was changed from Deidia to Didia. Catalogs often use the 'modern' spelling even though our coin clearly uses the old version.
Relatives depicted on coins:
Manlia Scantilla - wife;
Didia Clara - Daughter
Caius Pescennius Niger
Emperor 193-194 ...
 See also: Julia, Roman coins, Septimius Severus, Manlia, Bust
  
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