Sallustia Barbia Orbiana
Wife of Severus Alexander
Sallustia Barbia Orbiana was married to the Emperor Severus Alexander about 225 AD. Her mother-in-law, Julia Mamaea, proved to be a dominate and jealous woman who eventually saw Orbiana as a threat to her own influence and ordered her son to banish her to Africa.
Monetary System
Mints: Rome
Obverse Legends:
SALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG
Portrait Styles:
1) Draped bust right
2) Draped bust right with Diadem
DENOMINATIONS
AU Aureus (5.9 grms)
AR Denarius (2.7 grms)
AR Quinarius (1.54 grms)
Æ Sesterius (18.3 grms)
Æ As (11.23 grms)
Æ Tetradrachm (12.28 grams)
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