Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordian III
Ancient Roman
241–243
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.1 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 head of Emperor Gordian III, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts the god Apollo seated with a laurel branch and lyre, facing to the left.
