Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Maximinus
Ancient Roman
235–238
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Maximinus, facing right and wearing a crown of laurels.On the back (reverse), the personification of victory is depicted standing, facing right and holding a palm branch and a wreath.
