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Orbiana, Augusta late 225 - 227 A.D., wife of Severus Alexander

Gneaea Seia Herennia Sallustia Barbia Orbiana was the wife of the emperor Severus Alexander, and married him in 225A.D. Her husband was obsessed with her; to the extent his mother Julia Mamaea saw her as a threat to her dominance and had her exiled to Libya.


Click for a larger photo In Roman religion, Concordia was the goddess of agreement, understanding, and marital harmony. The cult of Concordia Augusta ("Majestic Harmony") was of special importance to the imperial household. She is usually depicted wearing a long cloak and holding a patera (sacrificial bowl), a cornucopia (symbol of prosperity), or a caduceus (symbol of peace).
32812. Silver denarius, RIC IV 319, RSC III 1, BMCRE VI 287, SRCV II 8191, gVF, grainy, weight 2.670 g, maximum diameter 19.8 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, obverse SALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG, diademed draped bust right; reverse CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated left, patera in right, double cornucopia in left; flan cracks; scarce; $475.00 (€394.25)

Click for a larger photo In Roman religion, Concordia was the goddess of agreement, understanding, and marital harmony. The cult of Concordia Augusta ("Majestic Harmony") was of special importance to the imperial household. She is usually depicted wearing a long cloak and holding a patera (sacrificial bowl), a cornucopia (symbol of prosperity), or a caduceus (symbol of peace).
SH43337. Orichalcum sestertius, RIC IV 655, SRCV II 8193, Cohen 4, BMCRE VI 293, F, nice green patina, weight 16.542 g, maximum diameter 32.8 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 225 A.D.; obverse SALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG, diademed and draped bust right; reverse CONCORDIA AVGVSTORVM S C, Concordia seated left, patera in right, double cornucopia in left; rare; $440.00 (€365.20)

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33747. Silver denarius, RIC IV 319, RSC III 1, BMCRE VI 287, SRCV II 8191, Choice EF, weight 3.097 g, maximum diameter 19.6 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, obverse SALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG, diademed draped bust right; reverse CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated left, patera in right, double cornucopia in left; near full circles centering; scarce; SOLD


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Obverse legends:

SALLBARBIAORBIANAAVG



Average well preserved denarius weight 3.04 grams.

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