Orbiana Denarius, Concordia reverse
RIC IV Severus Alexander 319 · 225 AD-227 AD · Rome · Issued under Severus Alexander
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
SALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG
Bust of Orbiana, diademed, draped, right
Reverse
CONCORDIA AVGG
Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Severus Alexander 319 is a denarius of Orbiana, issued under Severus Alexander (225 AD-227 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.2g, 20mm diameter.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Severus Alexander 319?
- RIC IV Severus Alexander 319 is a Silver Denarius of Orbiana issued under Severus Alexander (225 AD-227 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Severus Alexander 319.
- How do you identify RIC IV Severus Alexander 319?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Orbiana, diademed, draped, right with the inscription SALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription CONCORDIA AVGG. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Severus Alexander 319?
- RIC IV Severus Alexander 319 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.2g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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