Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordian III
Ancient Roman
242–244
- Medium
- Billon
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.3 cm (15/16 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 bust of emperor Gordian III, facing right. The back (reverse) depicts Fortuna, seated to the left, holding a rudder in right hand and a cornucopia in left.
