Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordian III
Ancient Roman
240–241
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.2 cm (7/8 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 bust of emperor Gordian III, facing right. The back (reverse) depicts Concordia, seated, holding a patera (dish) and double cornucopia.
