Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordianus
Ancient Roman
238–244
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 3.1 cm (1 1/4 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 Gordianus, facing right and wearing a crown of laurels.On the back (reverse), the god Apollo is depicted seated, facing left and holding an olive branch.
