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. The back (reverse) shows the goddess Securitas seated in front of an altar and holding a sceptre in her right hand while propping her head on her left hand.
