Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
My third Orbiana Sestertius
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Julius Germanicus, post: 4291869, member: 80783"]I like the quite sour expression of the bride on your Denarius (probably thinking of her mother-in-law <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> )</p><p><br /></p><p>The reverse does of course look similar to mine because CONCORDIA AVGG was the only reverse struck for Orbiana at the Rome mint (the same depiction of Concordia seated with two Cornucopiae is not only found on all her Denarii and most Sestertii, but also on all her Aurei, Quinarii and Asses). The only exception are the Sestertii that show Alexander and Orbiana shaking hands and the output of the mints in the provinces that seem to have had more interest in the young bride than the imperial mint itself.</p><p><br /></p><p>So if this was a "Special Mariage Emission" in mid 225, then it was at the same time also the only emission for Orbiana at Rome, as nothing different was struck at the capital until her downfall two year. It also must have been a quite huge emission as we can estimate from the number of Sestertii listed by Banti and the fact that coins of Orbiana are not rare as such (but collectible nevertheless as they are much scarcer than any of the Severan Julias).</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I must admit that I would have loved to acquire a coin of that type instead because the Concordia seated type is quite generic while your coin may show the actual wedding ceremony.</p><p>But those go for at least twice the price of the more common type and I have never seen one that a liked AND was able and willing to afford.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>These middle bronzes must be very hard to find compared to Sestertii, but as they are not listed by Banti and were not hoarded at Guelma, we will never be able to tell.</p><p><br /></p><p>By the way, here are my first and second Sestertii of Orbiana and I hope you agree that my newbie is an upgrade to both:</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1092480[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1092481[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Julius Germanicus, post: 4291869, member: 80783"]I like the quite sour expression of the bride on your Denarius (probably thinking of her mother-in-law :) ) The reverse does of course look similar to mine because CONCORDIA AVGG was the only reverse struck for Orbiana at the Rome mint (the same depiction of Concordia seated with two Cornucopiae is not only found on all her Denarii and most Sestertii, but also on all her Aurei, Quinarii and Asses). The only exception are the Sestertii that show Alexander and Orbiana shaking hands and the output of the mints in the provinces that seem to have had more interest in the young bride than the imperial mint itself. So if this was a "Special Mariage Emission" in mid 225, then it was at the same time also the only emission for Orbiana at Rome, as nothing different was struck at the capital until her downfall two year. It also must have been a quite huge emission as we can estimate from the number of Sestertii listed by Banti and the fact that coins of Orbiana are not rare as such (but collectible nevertheless as they are much scarcer than any of the Severan Julias). I must admit that I would have loved to acquire a coin of that type instead because the Concordia seated type is quite generic while your coin may show the actual wedding ceremony. But those go for at least twice the price of the more common type and I have never seen one that a liked AND was able and willing to afford. These middle bronzes must be very hard to find compared to Sestertii, but as they are not listed by Banti and were not hoarded at Guelma, we will never be able to tell. By the way, here are my first and second Sestertii of Orbiana and I hope you agree that my newbie is an upgrade to both: [ATTACH=full]1092480[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1092481[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
My third Orbiana Sestertius
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...