Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordianus

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

238-244

Roman

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Gordianus, facing right and wearing a crown of laurels.
On the back (reverse), the god Apollo is depicted seated, facing left and holding an olive branch.

Status: Currently Off View
Department: Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Artist: Ancient Roman
Title: Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordianus
Origin: Roman Empire
Date: 238 CE–244 CE
Medium: Bronze
Inscriptions: Obverse: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG Reverse: PM TRP IIIII COS II PP
Dimensions: Diam. 3.1 cm; 18.33 g
Credit Line: Gift of William F. Dunham
Reference Number: 1920.930
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William F. Dunham (1857-1936), Chicago; given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1920.

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