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Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordianus by Ancient Roman — VisualArtsDB

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordianus

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordianus

238–244

Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Diam.: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)
Genre: coin
Museum: Art Institute of Chicago

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roman (ancient, style or period)

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portraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyancientroman (ancient, style or period)metal

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The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Gordianus, facing right and wearing a crown of laurels.On the back (reverse), the personification of gladness is depicted standing, facing left and holding a wreath in one hand and a rudder in the other.

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