Ancient Rome. Æ Sestertius. 225–227 AD. Rome Mint.

This beautiful bronze sestertius features Sallustia Barbia Orbiana, briefly empress and wife of Severus Alexander. Her diademed bust graces the obverse, while Concordia – the goddess of harmony – is shown seated with a patera and double cornucopiae on the reverse.

Despite her short reign, Orbiana’s coins remain highly desirable, especially with such a strong and expressive portrait. This example is well-preserved and exhibits better than Very Fine detail, with light tooling visible in the obverse legend.

🪙 Specifications
21.50g, 26.00mm, 12h
RIC 655; BMC 293; Cohen 4

🏛️ Estimate: £160–220

📜 Why it matters
Orbiana was exiled after falling out with her mother-in-law Julia Mamaea, making her coins scarce. This sestertius reflects a turbulent moment in the Severan dynasty — and offers collectors a fascinating insight into Roman imperial politics and artistry.

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