As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordian III
Ancient Roman
241–243
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.6 cm (1 1/16 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoinancient artbronzeroman (ancient, style or period)
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of emperor Gordian III facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts Sol, standing front and holding a globe in left hand while raising right arm.
