Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Maximus
Ancient Roman
236–238
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyancientroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Maximus. The back (reverse) show Maximus, in military attire, standing and holding a baton in his right hand and transverse spear in left hand; behind him are two military standards.
