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. On the back (reverse), the goddess Providentia stands holding a globe in an extended right hand and sceptre in left.
