Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordianus
Ancient Roman
241–244
- 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 emperor Gordianus. On the back (reverse) sits the god Apollo, holding a branch and resting his left elbow on a lyre.
