Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordianus
Ancient Roman
238–244
- 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 Gordianus. On the back (reverse), the god Apollo sits holding a branch in an extended right hand and resting his left elbow on a lyre.
