Enchanting Orbiana Portrait
Orbiana, wife of Severus Alexander (225-227). AR Denarius, Rome mint. Special marriage issue, 225 AD. Obv. SALL L BARBIA ORBIANA AVG. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. CONCORDI-A AVGG. Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopiae. RIC IV (Sev. Alex) 319; C. 1 (Fr. 20). 3.07 g. 19.00 mm. R. Rare and superb. Delicate expressive portrait and lovely golden toning, with underlying luster. Good EF/About FDC.